Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services, Bone & Joint Institute

Job Description - Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services, Bone & Joint Institute (26164101)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Hartford-32 Seymour - Bone & Joint Inst (10341)

Job

: Management / Administration

Organization

: Hartford Hospital

Job Posting

: Nov 4, 2026

Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services, Bone & Joint Institute - (26164101)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

From diagnosis through treatment and rehabilitation, the Bone & Joint Institute offers an unparalleled network of coordinated services for patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries. Bone & Joint Institute patients have access to leading edge technologies like precision MAKOplasty robotic surgery, hip resurfacing, a special Fragility Fracture Program and new approaches in anesthesia to get you up and moving more quickly. Whether you need a total joint replacement or help recovering quickly from a minor sports injury, our orthopedic specialists offer the most successful approaches to getting you back on your feet.

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing, Perioperative Services ensures the achievement of the Bone & Joint Institute''s core strategies and operating results by providing leadership within perioperative services which includes BJI Ambulatory Services, the PREPARE clinic, Rheumatology, Rheumatology Infusion, Peri Op, and PACU. The Director will collaborate with physician leaders, the executive leadership team and relevant clinical and administrative leaders to plan comprehensive programs and ensure that the highest level of quality patient centered care is delivered. In close partnership with the Bone & Joint Institute's physician and executive leadership, the Director will improve operating results across the service lines by creating an integrated service line business plan and operational metrics that align with the achievement of key hospital strategic objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Facilitates the effective utilization of people, financial, and material resources by understanding perioperative services operations and aligning departmental priorities with organizational goals and strategic initiatives

• Collaborates with administration, physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary colleagues to support the patient care model, ensuring consistency, continuity, and alignment of nursing practice across the institute

• Develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and clinical protocols that align with hospital standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring delivery of evidence-based care for orthopedic ambulatory care and surgical and non-surgical cases

• Creates a thriving and trusting team culture by setting clear expectations, providing ongoing coaching and feedback, and supporting professional development, education, and career growth to enhance team performance and optimize patient outcomes

• Serves as a role model by consistently demonstrating organizational values and principles, promoting exceptional customer service, and fostering effective communication and collaboration to support departmental and organizational success

• Develops and monitors operating budgets and resource allocations while providing financial leadership for strategic planning, budgeting, analysis, and operational decision-making

• Maintains and advances a patient-centered care culture by connecting departmental objectives to patient-centered principles and clearly communicating expectations and goals

• Monitors patient safety, infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and quality performance metrics, leading initiatives that improve clinical outcomes and operational effectiveness

• Acts as a key liaison between surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and support teams to ensure effective communication, coordination of care, and efficient perioperative operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master''s degrees are required. At least one degree must be in Nursing

• Five plus years of nursing management experience in Perioperative Services in an acute care setting, preferably in the OR

• Current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut

• In-depth knowledge of sterile processing and surgical services

• Highly effective analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong communications skills required - both written and verbal

• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, influence others, and effectively lead teams through change management initiatives.

• Management skills with emphasis on time management, problem solving, conflict management, cultural diversity, adaptability, and creativity

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Work Locations

:

32 Seymour - Bone & Joint Inst (10341)

32 Seymour Street

Hartford 06102

Standard Hours Per Week: 40

Full-time (40 hours)