Director of Nursing

NueHealth; Saint Joseph (MO); Presencial; USD 95.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NueHealth in St. Joseph, MO seeks a Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team with a focus on clinical excellence and compassionate care for pediatric to geriatric patients.

You will partner with facility leadership to ensure efficient, high-quality services and adherence to policies, with oversight of Pre-Op, OR, and Recovery operations and ongoing staff development.

Formación

• RN with BSN or higher licensure is required.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in surgery settings.
• Ability to lead an interdisciplinary nursing team and communicate clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Supervises all clinical and ancillary nursing staff across Pre-Op, OR, and Recovery.
• Sets nursing care standards and policies with CQI oversight.
• Reports to Medical Director on medical issues and policy adherence.
• Collaborates with Facility CEO on policies and procedures updates.
• Interviews and recommends hires or terminations for nursing roles.
• Manages staffing, scheduling, overtime, and compliance with licensure/CPR.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Descripción del empleo

Company Description

NueHealth is a leading provider of integrated ambulatory surgical care solutions, specializing in the development, management, and performance of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas, the organization partners with physicians, health systems, and payors to align clinical performance with financial accountability through disciplined operating standards and proprietary technology. With decades of experience in ASC operations, provider quality, and risk management, NueHealth supports stakeholders in navigating increasingly value-based and accountable reimbursement environments. The company focuses on improving efficiency, clinical outcomes, and economic performance across diverse markets and partnership structures. Applicants can learn more about NueHealth’s mission and services at www.nuehealth.com.

Role Description

We are seeking a Director of Nursing at our St. Joseph, MO location, who is passionate about clinical excellence and team development. In this leadership role, you’ll guide and support our nursing team, partner closely with facility leadership, and help create an environment where high-quality care and kindness go hand in hand. The Director of Nursing will ensure the delivery of efficient, caring service pertinent to individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients; commitment to providing highest quality of care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Licensure as registered nurse
• Minimum of 5 years management experience with emphasis on surgery in both the operating room and recovery area
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary setting
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and provide effective leadership
• Excellent written and oral skills

Essential Functions

• Supervises all clinical and ancillary support personnel involved in Pre-Op/Admitting, Operating Room, and Recovery Room
• Establishes policy and standards of nursing care and practice (with the approval of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee) at Facility
• Consults with Medical Director with regard to medical problems
• Communicates closely with Scheduling Coordinator regarding approved procedures. Checks draft of each operating schedule in advance and makes necessary corrections
• Works closely with the Facility CEO to review and revise current facility policies and procedures
• Interviews candidates for Operating Room, Recovery Room, and Pre-Op/Admitting positions and makes recommendations to the Facility CEO for hiring or termination of employment
• Collaborates with the Safety Committee to develop and monitor orientation policies and procedures to provide competent staff
• Arranges in-service programs and schedules staff meetings
• Provides an adequate monitor of qualified staff. Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides relief coverage according to needs of the clinical areas. Substantiates all overtime hours to the Facility CEO
• Coordinates vacation and time off schedules with approval from Facility CEO
• Monitors licensure of professional nursing personnel and CPR status
• Performs annual evaluations and monitors job performance of nursing staff to confirm compliance with policies and personal protection
• Affords efficient flow of procedures by monitoring surgeon availability, on time arrival, and informing surgeons of any delays
• Monitors sterilization procedures for instruments and supplies and storage of same
• Arranges maintenance and repair of medical equipment
• Monitors efficient ordering of supplies and forwards purchase requests for capital equipment to Facility CEO
• Schedules and conducts quarterly evacuation and fire drills for all Facility personnel
• Meets with manufacturer representatives regarding updates on equipment and new products
• Serves as an Ad Hoc member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee to report complication data and infection control statistics
• Chairs the Safety Committee and schedules meetings. Prepares minutes for report to Continuous Quality Improvement Committee
• Coordinates employee injury/illness program with Safety Coordinator
• Reviews variance reports filed by staff members. Completes investigative documentation as appropriate and forwards to the Facility Administrator for review.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful leadership role with the ability to truly impact care and culture
• Supportive leadership team that values collaboration and respect
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and development