Nursing Director (RN) - Operating Room

Abrazo Health; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Abrazo Arrowhead Campus is seeking an experienced department administrator to lead the nursing department, enforce policies, and drive budget adherence while prioritizing patient care and team performance.

The role requires 5+ years in nursing management with at least 3 years supervising staff; an RN license in Arizona is required. A Master’s degree is preferred, with opportunities for professional development and advancement.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgeting, staffing, and supply needs for the department.
• Directs and evaluates staff performance; ensures regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Promotes patient experience, physician relations, and staff engagement.
• Ensures quality standards (JCAHO/compliance) and continuous improvement.
• Mentors nursing leadership and supports department growth and operational efficiency.

Skills

Nursing management

Leadership

Healthcare administration

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

MSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Are you a results-driven leader ready to make a meaningful impact to patients, caregivers, and your community? At Abrazo Arrowhead Campus hospital, we’re seeking an innovative and experienced healthcare leader to drive excellence and inspire our team towards exceptional patient outcomes and operational success.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.

Job Summary

Department administrator. Establishes and enforces policies, procedures, standards and objectives. Directs and supervises staff as well as workflow. Position has budgetary or fiscal accountability. Responsible 24 hours a day for the ongoing effective operation of the assigned Nursing department by exerting a leadership role which supports the hospital’s mission, vision, goals and objectives, while focusing on the patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and the community as customers. Ongoing accountability for the continuous assessment, improvement, coordination and integration of the department services and standards of care into the hospital’s primary function. Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, employee evaluation, meeting applicable regulatory standards, approving supply orders and department strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Finance
  • Responsible for Budget preparation and adherence based on volume.
  • Responsible for Supply Chain Management for Department needs.
  • Monitor productivity/cost per unit of service to meet established budgetary guidelines; establish and implement action plans when variances occur.
  • Plan work assignments and resource allocation with full consideration of timeliness and financial impact.
• People
  • Complete timely 30‑day stay interviews and 90‑day and annual evaluations.
  • Hire, terminate, train, evaluate performance and supervise staff to provide professional, courteous and timely services.
  • Review turnover trends and develop action plans to address unanticipated variances.
  • Promote employee engagement through staff participation in department operations and activities, measured through engagement tools.
  • Ensure compliance with standards, policies and procedures, including safety guidelines.
  • Enhance communication between staff, departments and customers.
  • Provide direction and delegation in a positive, professional manner and ensure follow‑through.
  • Cultivate and promote staff expertise and knowledge relevant to the unit.
  • Assist with formation, implementation and maintenance of policies, procedures, job descriptions and competencies.
  • Perform necessary edits for Kronos time management system and payroll.
• Service
  • Engage physicians to promote relationships, measured by physician satisfaction surveys.
  • Assist and promote positive patient experience through various stages of care, measured by patient satisfaction surveys.
  • Develop and implement action plans to improve overall patient satisfaction scores.
  • Promote excellence in patient experience.
  • Interact effectively and efficiently with management and staff to resolve issues promptly.
  • Ensure proper function, maintenance and repair of all instrumentation and equipment, including repair records and preventive maintenance schedules.
  • Serve as hospital representative on medical staff committees.
• Quality
  • Maintain and monitor JCAHO and other regulatory requirements.
  • Gather and report quality indicators generated by department activity.
  • Support organization strategies to meet core measure goals and improve patient experience.
• Growth
  • Support organization strategies to increase volumes.
  • Mentor and develop staff.

Qualifications

• Special Skills
  • Minimum Requirements
    • Five years experience in nursing management in a hospital setting with three years supervisory experience.
    • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
    • Current Arizona Registered Nurse License.
  • Preferred Requirements
    • Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
    • Certifications: Wound Care - WOCN.

Organization Description

A 217‑bed hospital, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus has been serving the Glendale community since 1988. The hospital is recognized for providing advanced services, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, obstetrics and emergency care. Join our team!

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