Respite Center Director: Patient-Centered Healthcare Ops

Circle the City; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle the City in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Director of Respite Operations to lead the East Valley Medical Respite Center. You will direct day-to-day operations, drive financial targets, clinical quality, and patient satisfaction while overseeing staff across nursing, admin, transport, and dietary services.

Lead clinical direction, ensure licensure compliance, and partner with leadership to achieve triple aims of efficient, effective, and patient-centered care in a high-demand setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
• Current Registered Nurse license in good standing from the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• 5 years’ experience in a healthcare environment. Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a relevant field.
• Requires a current Arizona state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Leads a diverse team of licensed nurses, administrative staff, and clinical support staff including respite assistants, transportation, and dietary services.
• Conducts and evaluates mandatory annual skills competencies for all clinical team members such as LPNs and RNs.
• Offer clinical direction, mentorship, and support for licensed nurses in complex care situations.
• Ensures all licensed nurses have up to date, valid licensure and credentials.
• Maintain documentation and compliance for regulatory surveys.
• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains staff as growth or vacancy occurs.
• Oversee scheduling, timecards, and adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Direct the day-to-day flow of the respite center and ensure timely, professional duties.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

PC literacy

Communication

Customer service

De-escalation

Spanish bilingual

Education

BSN

Arizona RN license

BLS Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Circle the City in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Director of Respite Operations to lead the East Valley Medical Respite Center. You will direct day-to-day operations, drive financial targets, clinical quality, and patient satisfaction while overseeing staff across nursing, admin, transport, and dietary services.

Lead clinical direction, ensure licensure compliance, and partner with leadership to achieve triple aims of efficient, effective, and patient-centered care in a high-demand setting.