Director of Nursing Operations

Medical City Healthcare; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Education assistance and tuition

Employee discounts and wellness perks

Professional recognition programs

Job summary

Medical City Fort Worth seeks a Director of Nursing Operations to lead clinical operations, optimize patient flow, and drive evidence-based practice across units. Reporting to ACNO, you will oversee House Supervisor, Float Pool, Sitter Pool, and Discharge Suite, ensuring efficient, high-quality care throughout the hospital.

Candidates should hold an RN license in Texas, a master's degree preferred, and demonstrate 2+ years of supervisory experience, ACLS/BLS, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Texas with advanced cardiac life support credentials.
• Master's degree preferred; leadership and supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations across units to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Lead House Supervisor Office, Float/Sitter pools, and Discharge Suite.
• Partner with ACNO to uphold quality, regulatory, and fiscal goals.
• Drive evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Throughput optimization

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or healthcare administration

RN license (Texas)

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Epic/EHR systems

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

We are seeking a Director of Nursing Operations with Medical City Fort Worth to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Medical City Fort Worth, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Director of Nursing Operations for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary And Qualifications

Under the supervision of the ACNO, the Director of Clinical Operations has accountability and is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the hospital. Is responsible for applying best practices and evidence-based knowledge in the facilitating optimal patient flow throughout the organization. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff, internal as well as external to the organization to achieve favorable patient outcomes. Responds to occupancy bed demands thought the day with action oriented steps geared toward maintaining acute bed access for patients within the hospital’s delivery system. Performs his/her job functions in a manner consistent with the Texas Board of Nursing and in accordance with the hospital’s goals, objectives, policies/procedures and mission. The Director of Clinical Ops is responsible for the development and oversight of high quality, cost-effective and integrated hospital programs among the multiple nursing areas. Ensures efficient and timely throughput throughout the contimuum of care. Assists the CNO in ensuring the delivery of quality patient care while improving standards of care delivery, standards of practice, and fiscal stewardship in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization. Will exercise leadership and management responsibility over all functions within the management scope of this position ensuring efficient services that are designed to meet the needs of patients, physicians, the public, and staff. Maintains knowledge of social, economic, legal and regulatory issues, which impact the health care delivery system. The Director of Clinical Operations will be accountable for the overall success of their assigned areas of responsibility which include House Supervisor Office, Float Pool, Sitter Pool, Overflow Unit, Observation Unit, and the Discharge Suite.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (RN) Registered Nurse license in the state of Texas
• Masters Degree preferred, or Bachelors Degree required
• 2+ years of Charge Nurse or supervisory management experience required
• 2+ years of recent clinical practice required
• Professional nursing certification preferredPosition will oversee House Supervisor Office, Float Pool, Sitter Pool, Overflow Unit, Observation Unit, and the Discharge Suite
• Throughput and metric comprehension required
• Previous House Supervisor, manager of clinical operations, or experience Staffing multiple units would be ideal background
• Knowledge of the ED or how to manage Hold patients a plus
• Detail oriented and a strong communicator required
• Builds strong relationships with other leaders
• There will be a rotation for phone call coverage
• Some flex in schedule required
• Quality and regulatory experience a plus

Medical City Fort Worth is a 350+ bed full-service Magnet Designated hospital. It is located in the heart of the medical district. Medical City Fort Worth serves as a tertiary referral center for Tarrant County and many counties within a 90 mile radius. We offer comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services. Our specialties include cardiac care, neurosciences and oncology. We have surgical services, orthopedics, kidney transplants and emergency care. We offer three ER locations, including two off campus ER located in Burleson and White Settlement. Medical City Fort Worth is a designated comprehensive stroke center. We are a Joint Commission chest pain center. We are a part of the Medical City network of hospitals. Patients are ensured access to medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.