Nursing Director (RN) - Operating Room

Overview Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards 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 including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status. Job Summary Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position 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 the 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. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, 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 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‑day stay interviews and 90‑day 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 department operations and activities, measured through engagement tools. Ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures, including safety guidelines. Enhance communication between staff, departments and customers. Provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow‑through. Cultivate and promote staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the unit. Assist with 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 relationships, measured by physician satisfaction surveys. Assist and promote positive patient experience through various 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 resolve issues promptly. Ensure proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records 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 and 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. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent experience. Current Arizona Registered Nurse License. Preferred Requirements Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Certifications: Wound Care - WOCN. Organization Description A 217‑bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team! Equal Opportunity Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr