Director of Nursing / Surgery

Legacy Vanguard Scott Group; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (pension or 401(k))

Life insurance

Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Disability coverage

Employee assistance programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Albuquerque is seeking a Nurse Director with overall responsibility for assigned departments. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a surgical environment and will provide leadership and mentorship. Key responsibilities include monitoring quality and patient satisfaction, as well as collaborating with medical staff. A Bachelor's in Nursing and a current RN license are required. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on improvement and patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the OR running a robotics program in a surgical environment with high surgical case load.
• If no BSN, enrollment in an accredited BSN program is required.
• Current RN license that meets state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate nursing departments' operations.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff.
• Monitor quality, patient satisfaction, and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Decision making

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration

Job description

Albuquerque, United States | Posted on 02/17/2026

The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four-hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.

The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff.

The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction, and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement.

The nurse director is a change agent and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians.

Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required; Ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in the OR running a robotics program in a surgical environment with high (600+) surgical case load.

Effective 9/1/19, if the applicant does not have a BSN, they must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a scheduled date of completion.

Certification in a clinical specialty or nursing administration, preferred.

Current RN license or a current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing

BLS certification > must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

3 years’ clinical nursing experience, of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in a management capacity.

Benefits for this position are determined by the hiring agency and may include some or all of the following:

• Retirement Plan (pension or 401(k))
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
  
• Disability Coverage
  
• Employee Assistance Programs
  
• Professional Development Opportunities
  

Note: Specific benefits will be confirmed by the hiring agency.