Nursing Director (RN) - Operating Room

Overview Are you a results‑driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact on patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital, we are seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team toward exceptional patient outcomes and operational success. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Generous paid time off Career development and continuing education opportunities Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Position Summary Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. Responsible for approving time‑keeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning. Responsibilities Finance Responsible for budget preparation and adherence based on volume. Responsible for supply chain management for department needs. Monitor productivity/cost per unit of service on a regular basis to meet established budgetary guidelines. Establish and implement action plans when variances occur. Plan work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact. People Complete timely 30, 60, 90 and 120‑day check‑ins and annual evaluations. Hire, terminate, train, evaluate performance and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous and timely services. Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances. Promote employee engagement through staff participation in operations and activities, measured by engagement tools. Ensure compliance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures. Enhance communication among staff, departments and customers to promote a respectful work environment. Provide direction and delegation in a positive professional manner and ensure follow‑through. Cultivate staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the specific environment. Assist with the formation, implementation, and maintenance of policies, procedures, job descriptions, and competencies. Perform necessary edits for Kronos time‑management system and payroll. Service Engage physicians to promote positive relations, measured by satisfaction surveys. Assist and/or promote positive patient experience throughout stages of care, measured by patient satisfaction surveys. Develop and implement action plans to improve overall patient satisfaction scores. Promote excellence in patient experience. Interact effectively and efficiently with management and staff to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner. Ensure proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records, service contracts, and preventive maintenance schedules. Serve as hospital representative on medical staff committees. Quality Maintain and monitor JCAHO and other regulatory requirements. Gather and report quality indicators generated by department activity. Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals. Develop and implement action plans to improve patient experience. Growth Support organization strategies to increase volumes. Mentor and develop staff. Qualifications Special skills Minimum Requirements Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent experience. Current Arizona Registered Nurse License. Experience in surgical and cardiac procedural areas. Preferred Requirements Education: MSN. Organization Description Since 1998, Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital has served as one of the leading hospitals for the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular disease. Our experienced physicians, advanced equipment and techniques, and evidence‑based treatment provide personalized care to each patient. Join our team! 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