Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Services

Davita Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern is seeking a Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Services to oversee clinical operations and improve patient care processes. This leadership role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing, strong management skills, and a commitment to the organization’s vision of excellence in healthcare. Competitive benefits include a PPO medical plan, paid time off, and retirement programs.

Benefits

PPO medical plan available day one

100% coverage for preventive healthcare

Paid Time Off available day one

Retirement Programs through TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• 5 years of responsible management experience in a medical environment.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas required upon hire.
• Ambulatory and/or outpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in daily operations and planning for clinical operations and programs.
• Leads implementation of patient care delivery models.
• Makes recommendations for improving clinical processes.

Skills

Management

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare Related Field

Job description

Director of Nursing for Ambulatory Services

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
Assists in the daily operations and planning for clinical operations, programs, and initiatives. In the absence of the CNO, the Director assumes responsibility for assigned services.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage


• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay


• Paid Time Off, available day one


• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)


• Paid Parental Leave Benefit


• Wellness programs


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer


• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or

• Experience
  5 years of responsible management experience in medical environment.

• Licenses and Certifications
  (RN) REGISTERED NURSE Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education
  Master's Degree in Nursing or Healthcare related field

• Experience
  Ambulatory and/or outpatient experience preferred.

JOB DUTIES

• In collaboration with the CNE and/or CNO, supports the vision and strategic direction for nursing.


• Leads implementation and monitoring of the patient care delivery model(s) utilizing the clinical and staffing standards.


• Makes recommendations and supports strategies for improving clinical processes and patient outcomes, under the direction of the CNO.


• Makes formal presentations to various senior level audiences.


• Serves on committees as representative of assigned programs as appropriate.


• Seeks opportunity to adopt best practice, eliminate duplication and maximize efficiency.


• Continuously reviews nursing needs and effectiveness, safety initiative support, patient satisfaction strategies and other projects that require system oversight.


• Ensures efficient and effective nursing operations including global projects, recruitment and retention activities, leadership development strategies


• Performs other duties assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!