[Hiring] Nurse Consultant @Surgical Directions LLC

Role Description

Surgical Directions is expanding our network of experienced Nurse Consultants to support healthcare consulting projects nationwide. We are seeking nurse leaders with strong clinical, operational, and performance improvement experience who are interested in flexible, project-based consulting opportunities.

Consultants will collaborate with hospital and health system leaders to assess operations, identify improvement opportunities, and implement sustainable solutions. Projects may focus on:

• Operating room optimization
• Sterile processing
• Preference card management
• Staffing and workflow improvements
• Broader perioperative and procedural services initiatives

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitation of Workstreams: Lead and facilitate multidisciplinary workstreams and improvement teams to drive transformative change initiatives within perioperative services and non-operating room areas (NORA).
• Pre-Anesthesia Testing Coordination: Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate pre-anesthesia testing processes.
• Change Management: Implement effective change management strategies to navigate organizational shifts.
• Leadership and Team Development: Provide visionary leadership, mentorship, and coaching to staff and leaders.
• Supply Chain Management: Partner with facility resources to optimize supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to strategic planning initiatives to align perioperative and NORA services with organizational goals.
• Quality and Safety Measures: Implement quality and safety measures to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Operational Efficiency: Drive operational efficiency initiatives across all perioperative and NORA departments.
• Staffing Optimization: Utilize data analytics and operational metrics to optimize staffing levels.
• Workflow Improvement: Collaborate with perioperative and NORA department leaders to standardize and improve workflow processes.
• Clinical Partnership: Work closely with clinical partners at hospitals to drive operational improvement initiatives.
• Change Management Programs: Facilitate change management programs to drive adoption of new processes.
• Patient Readiness Improvement: Improve patient readiness in hospitals to drive optimal patient outcomes.
• Barriers Identification and Solutions: Identify barriers and partner with stakeholders to develop and implement viable solutions.
• Predictive Analytics Utilization: Utilize predictive analytics and data-driven insights to recommend optimal staffing levels.
• Surgeon Collaboration: Collaborate with surgeons and surgeon offices to improve access to the operating room.
• Sterile Processing Improvement: Drive initiatives to improve sterile processing practices.
• Preference Card Enhancement: Improve preference card management processes and establish sustainability measures.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current state license
• Master's degree in Nursing, business, or other related field
• CNOR certification strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in perioperative management
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing change in a healthcare setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships
• Strong project management skills
• Adaptability to new environments and challenges
• Solid understanding of business principles
• Strong presentation skills
• Negotiation and influencing skills
• High ethical standards
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Requirements

• Approximately 3 or more projects annually, with an estimated 170–800 hours per year
• Pay Range: $80 to $100 hourly
• This position is classified as an Independent Contractor (1099) and is not eligible for employee benefits
• Contractor is responsible for maintaining licensure, certifications, professional liability insurance, and tax obligations

Benefits

• Flexible, project-based consulting opportunities

Company Description

Surgical Directions is the country’s premier procedural health tech-enabled services company. We provide consulting, leadership, and technology solutions that power the future of procedural and anesthesia care. We have partnered with over 400 clients across the country, consistently delivering exceptional results.

Core values include:

• Build trust
• Empower all
• Embrace change
• Demonstrate respect
• Be accountable
• Celebrate success

Surgical Directions is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex.