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Administrative Director Nursing - Ambulatory Surgery Center - Relocation Required

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $79,500.00 - $120,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development support
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

The hiring organization is a well-established healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and advancing the standards of nursing services within the medical community. This entity operates with a commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring that both patients and staff are supported through a structured and professional environment. Recognized for its dedication to clinical excellence and continuous improvement, the facility employs a range of skilled healthcare professionals to foster a compassionate and efficient care atmosphere that meets diverse patient needs. The organization encourages professional growth and development while maintaining rigorous standards across all aspects of healthcare delivery, from clinical practices to administrative functions.

The role being offered is a critical leadership position responsible for managing the designated nursing service line and staff within the facility. As a nursing service line manager, the successful candidate will oversee the implementation and monitoring of programs that deliver safe and efficient nursing care, ensuring adherence to nursing policies and standards throughout the organization. This position demands a high level of expertise in nursing care, leadership, financial and human resources management. The manager will be accountable for monitoring patient outcomes and nursing quality, supervising managers and teams, and identifying staff development needs to maintain a competent nursing workforce. Additionally, the role includes collaboration with medical staff, department heads, and administrators to strategize improvements in nursing services.

Financial oversight is also a key aspect of the position, requiring the manager to understand revenue impacts, value-based purchasing, and quality outcomes. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, and capital project documentation to ensure efficient resource allocation. The role further encompasses human resource management duties, such as evaluating staffing requirements, equitable resource distribution, conflict resolution, and fostering motivation among team members.

The nursing service line manager is also tasked with managing relationships and influencing behaviors to promote a cohesive and professional work environment. This includes crisis management, conflict resolution, team mentoring, and promoting stress management and participation in professional activities. Cultural competence and diversity are embraced to support fair processes and create effective workgroups.

This leadership role demands active involvement in performance improvement initiatives, safe practice enforcement, quality care standards, and compliance with healthcare policies, ethics, and regulatory environments. The manager will engage in nursing research and quality improvement activities, evidence-based care promotion, and the development of clinical policies and procedures. The position requires adaptability in leadership style and a demonstrated ability to motivate staff and manage workplace dynamics positively.

Candidates must possess a master's degree, current RN license in the state of employment or compact, and extensive experience in clinical patient care and healthcare management. The full-time role offers a standard five-day, 8-hour workweek schedule and requires relocation. This opportunity promises a challenging yet rewarding career path for experienced nursing professionals aiming to influence healthcare delivery through strategic management and leadership excellence.

Job Requirements

  • Master's degree
  • Minimum of 3-5 years clinical patient care experience
  • Minimum of 5-10 years healthcare management experience
  • RN license in state of employment or compact
  • Ability to relocate
  • Full-time availability
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Knowledge of healthcare regulations
  • Experience in budget management
  • Proficiency in staff training and development
  • Ability to manage conflict and motivate teams

Job Qualifications

  • Master's degree in nursing or related field
  • Minimum of 3-5 years clinical patient care experience in a relevant setting
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of healthcare management experience
  • Current RN license in state of employment or compact
  • Strong leadership and management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Knowledge of healthcare policies, regulations, and compliance standards
  • Ability to develop and implement nursing programs and strategies
  • Financial management and budgeting experience
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and team motivation
  • Proficient in performance improvement and quality care initiatives
  • Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Job Duties

  • Implementing and monitoring programs and practices for the delivery of safe and efficient quality nursing care for patients and their families
  • Ensuring consistent application of nursing services policies and standards throughout the organization
  • Monitoring patient outcomes and quality and effectiveness of nursing care
  • Overseeing performance of managers and teams
  • Identifying and addressing staff training and development needs
  • Collaborating with medical staff, department heads, and administrators in matters related to nursing service and strategies
  • Creating, monitoring, and analyzing budgets explaining variances
  • Conducting ongoing evaluation of productivity forecasting future revenue and expenses
  • Documenting capital appropriations and project authorizations
  • Evaluating and specifying critical resources required to accomplish team's objectives
  • Initiating requests for required resources based on staff competency and patient acuity
  • Allocating team resources responsibly and equitably within labor law scopes
  • Calculating resource usage and discovering opportunities to improve utilization
  • Implementing changes in roles consistent with scope of practice
  • Anticipating and planning for patient flow needs
  • Resolving conflicts including workload allocation and schedule overlap
  • Adjusting management and personal style to fit different situations
  • Exploring motivational factors and tailoring efforts to individual and departmental needs
  • Conducting personnel performance evaluations and recommending improvements
  • Coaching others on personnel management systems
  • Identifying issues requiring immediate attention and applying crisis management principles
  • Managing conflict and promoting team dynamics
  • Mentoring and coaching staff
  • Promoting stress management and professional participation
  • Applying principles of self-awareness and fostering a healthy work environment
  • Maintaining cultural competence and fairness in workplace
  • Capitalizing on diversity for effective work groups
  • Assessing customer and patient satisfaction and developing strategies
  • Facilitating resolution of customer problems
  • Monitoring and promoting workplace safety
  • Applying systems thinking for analysis and decision-making
  • Demonstrating accountability for nursing research and quality improvement
  • Supporting evidence-based nursing care
  • Promoting effective communication of patient information
  • Utilizing various leadership styles appropriately
  • Managing own behaviors to shape workplace events
  • Employing leadership techniques including transformative approaches
  • Sharing experiences with clinical performance improvements
  • Leveraging technology for sharing clinical data
  • Consulting on business cases for improvement initiatives
  • Monitoring compliance with clinical standards
  • Participating in development of clinical policies
  • Designing organizational practices for healthcare policy compliance
  • Implementing programs for regulatory compliance
  • Preparing for external audits

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)


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