Director, Respite Operations & Patient Care

Circle the City; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City is seeking a Director of Respite Operations in Downtown Phoenix to lead the daily operations of the medical respite center. You will manage licensed nurses and support staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial and clinical performance while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires a BSN, AZ RN license, BLS, and 5+ years in healthcare with leadership experience. Strong operations, budgeting, and team development skills are essential to supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Current RN license in good standing with the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification required.
• Arizona driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the day-to-day operations of the medical respite center.
• Manages staff scheduling and budget adherence.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and readiness for surveys.
• Oversees admissions, discharges, and patient flow.
• Partners with leadership to achieve financial, clinical quality, and patient satisfaction goals.
• Leads process improvements and staff development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

PC proficiency

English (proficient)

Communication

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

Spanish (desirable)

Education

BSN degree

Arizona RN license

BLS Certification

Arizona driver’s license

Job description

Circle the City is seeking a Director of Respite Operations in Downtown Phoenix to lead the daily operations of the medical respite center. You will manage licensed nurses and support staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive financial and clinical performance while delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires a BSN, AZ RN license, BLS, and 5+ years in healthcare with leadership experience. Strong operations, budgeting, and team development skills are essential to supporting