Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Clinics
About The Position
The Ambulatory Clinics Director of Nursing oversees clinical operations and nursing practice within multiple outpatient clinics. Reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive, the director works closely with medical staff, clinical and administrative leaders, and other nursing directors to support high-quality patient care and efficient clinic operations. The role includes strategic planning, staff management, budget oversight, and regulatory compliance. The director manages daily clinical practice, staffing, patient flow, nursing staff development, budget and financial activities, quality improvement, and compliance. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The position is expected to continue.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN).
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in nursing or healthcare clinical operations, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
- At least 7 years of relevant nursing experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.
- Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN-BC).
- Director of Nursing Services-Certified (DNS-CT).
- Nurse Executive – Board Certified (NE-BC).
Responsibilities
- Direct daily clinical practice and staffing to ensure efficient patient flow and safe, high-quality care.
- Analyze patient care metrics and dashboards and implement improvements.
- Manage nursing staff schedules and assignments.
- Influence patient access, quality and safety, patient experience, workforce engagement, productivity, and financial performance.
- Recruit, train, and evaluate nursing staff.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities.
- Conduct performance reviews and manage disciplinary actions.
- Support triage, education, and care coordination, as well as staff competencies and clinical workflows.
- Oversee the nursing department budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure cost-effective operations.
- Prepare financial reports and forecasts.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Address infection prevention and clinical safety.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives and conduct regular audits and reviews.
- Participate in developing long-term strategic plans, align nursing goals with organizational objectives, and collaborate with other leaders on strategic initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
