Director of Nursing

Regent Surgical•Troy, MI

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 impact on patient care. The role has authority to make decisions related to patient care, human resources, and clinical financial management, and overall responsibility for clinical operations within the center. The Director of Nursing leads clinical staff and other leaders, oversees staffing and staff development, establishes nursing policies and standards, and ensures safe, effective, compliant care. The position also manages clinical budgets and resources, leads quality assurance and performance improvement activities, and works with medical staff, other departments, and other centers to support operational effectiveness and patient outcomes.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Active RN license in the appropriate state.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, as required by individual ASC policy.
At least two years of nursing experience.
At least two years of people leadership experience.
Advanced knowledge of all phases of perioperative nursing care according to ASPAN and AORN/SGNA professional standards of care.
Knowledge of infection control.
Knowledge of physician preferences and expectations.
Knowledge of principles and methods of sterilization and high-level disinfection.
Ability to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nursing.
Healthcare management experience.
ASC experience.
Perioperative experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate the center’s mission, vision, values, and goals to staff and motivate them to achieve those goals.
Supervise, lead, and guide leaders and staff in goal setting, problem solving, resource management, outcome achievement, and team cohesion.
Oversee hiring, training, evaluation, and discipline of clinical staff, ensuring appropriate 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, provide guidance, and evaluate performance to ensure high-quality, safe, and effective care.
Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure the center adheres to applicable standards.
Coordinate communication and operations among nursing staff, medical staff, and other departments.
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, rewarding and disciplining direct reports, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
Manage change effectively and help others adapt to change.
Collaborate with other centers to develop systems and resolve ongoing issues affecting organizational goals or patient care delivery.
Use center resources responsibly and achieve outcomes within allocated resources.
Incorporate quality improvement and patient satisfaction data into center goals.
Oversee the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and committees.
Complete requested benchmarking reports, scorecards, and meeting minutes in a timely manner.
Maintain budget items assigned by leadership, including hours per case and pharmaceutical expenses.
Work with the Materials Manager to manage supply costs and cost-saving initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.