Director Nursing - Surgery Center of Des Moines - West

SCA Health • West Des Moines, IA

2h

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for all aspects of nursing care delivery at Surgery Center of Des Moines - West and serves as the department lead for the OR, Preop, and PACU. The role also oversees the facility’s quality improvement, risk management, infection control, and teammate education. The Director provides leadership to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with physician instructions and facility policies and procedures, while promoting respectful working relationships and efficient direction across clinical areas.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current RN licensure.
• Successful completion of a BLS course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current BLS certification.
• Successful completion of an ACLS course within 90 days of employment or documentation of current ACLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Two years of nursing management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of nursing care delivery in the facility.
• Lead the OR, Preop, and PACU departments.
• Oversee the facility’s quality improvement, risk management, and infection control.
• Oversee education of teammates.
• Provide leadership oversight to ensure patient needs are met according to physician instructions and facility policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate respect for co-workers and leadership, and develop positive working relationships within departments.
• Provide clear, concise direction that promotes efficiency throughout the facility’s clinical areas.
• Recognize legal policy limits and individual practice.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Associate degree