Senior Director, Nursing (TOSH Northwest, AR)
About The Position
UAMS is seeking a Senior Director of Nursing to lead Perioperative/OR/Inpatient/PACU Services at NWA Total Orthopedic and Surgical Hospital (TOSH). The position partners with the Administrative Director and department leaders to advance exceptional, patient- and family-centered care while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and strong physician and staff relationships across ambulatory and inpatient care. The Senior Director leads clinical, operational, and financial aspects of patient care services, develops and supports nursing staff, advances strategic planning, and drives quality improvement. The role promotes Magnet standards, patient safety, data-informed care, ongoing education, and clinical research participation across NWA TOSH and MSK sites. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Requirements
- Active RN who graduated from an accredited nursing program.
- Graduate degree in nursing or a related field.
- At least 10 years of nursing experience, including at least 4 years in RN leadership or managerial roles.
- Arkansas Registered Nurse licensure or eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
- National Nursing Certification.
Nice To Haves
- Strong collaboration, strategic planning, communication, and change-management skills.
- Commitment to Magnet standards, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.
- Proven ability to lead clinical, operational, and financial aspects of patient care services.
Responsibilities
- Assess staffing and throughput to meet patient acuity and productivity targets.
- Drive patient satisfaction, clinical metrics, employee engagement, and workforce stability.
- Coach and develop staff, and ensure compliance with CNO standards and patient- and family-centered care.
- Lead strategic planning and vision with the leadership triad and enable success across the hospital and MSK sites.
- Foster collaboration across teams.
- Engage professionally with the public, communicate clearly and confidentially, maintain stakeholder relationships, and uphold patient- and family-centered care.
- Oversee hiring, training, and evaluation of licensed and unlicensed staff.
- Partner with informatics for data-driven care and research.
- Align services with Magnet standards and promote ongoing education and clinical research participation.
- Participate in the CLP Nursing Director Roundtable and lead quality initiatives.
- Advocate for high-quality, efficient nursing practice across NWA TOSH and MSK sites.
- Perform other duties to advance the mission of UAMS.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
- Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
- Retirement contribution matched by UAMS up to 10%.
- Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
- Career training and educational opportunities.
- Merchant discounts.
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
