Director of Nursing

Regent Surgical•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Administrator, the Director of Nursing is responsible for implementing the center’s philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures and overseeing their effect on patient care. The role has decision-making authority in patient care, human resources, and clinical financial management, and overall responsibility for the center’s clinical operations. The Director of Nursing leads clinical staff and other leaders, oversees staffing and personnel processes, establishes and maintains nursing policies and standards, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. The position also oversees quality assurance and performance improvement, clinical budgeting and resource management, and collaboration among nursing, medical, and other departments and centers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
RN license in the appropriate state.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, as required by individual ASC policy.
Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
Minimum of two years of people leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
Healthcare management experience.
Ambulatory surgery center (ASC) experience.
Perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate the center’s mission, vision, values, and goals to staff, and motivate staff to achieve them.
Provide supervision, leadership, and guidance to leaders and staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management, outcomes, and team cohesion.
Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of clinical staff, ensuring adequate staffing and competence.
Plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate staff and demonstrate staffing accountability.
Develop, implement, and update nursing policies and procedures to improve patient care and ensure regulatory compliance.
Set standards for nursing care, guide staff, and evaluate performance to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective care.
Stay informed about regulatory requirements and ensure the center adheres to applicable standards.
Act as a liaison among nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments to support effective communication and operations.
Implement quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Develop and manage the clinical department’s budget, allocate resources, and track expenses.
Evaluate center performance objectives and metrics and assess staff competence in a timely manner.
Promote a healthy work environment by modeling desired behaviors, recognizing and disciplining direct reports as appropriate, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Manage change effectively and help others adapt to change.
Collaborate with other centers to develop systems and resolve issues affecting organizational goals or patient care delivery.
Maintain fiscal accountability and achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
Use quality-improvement and patient-satisfaction data in setting center goals.
Demonstrate understanding of regulations applicable to patient care and other center functions.
Oversee the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and committees.
Complete requested benchmarking reports, scorecards, and meeting minutes in a timely manner.
Maintain assigned budget items, including hours per case, pharmaceutical expenses, and other assigned areas.
Collaborate with the Materials Manager to manage supply costs and cost-saving initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.