Director of Nursing

Hiring a Nursing Director for one of our clients located in Yorktown Heights, NY

Position :   Director of Nursing

Type : Direct Hire

Title : Director of Nursing

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000 Annually

Bonus : Bonus potential

Reports to : CEO

of Direct Reports : Approximately 35 clinical staff

Volume : 220-240 cases with 4 ORs (currently using 3)

Schedule : Monday – Friday, no weekends or holidays (with some flexibility depending on caseload)

Accountabilities / Responsibilities : The Director of Nursing is responsible for all aspects of nursing care delivery in the facility. They will assume responsibility as the OR, Preop, and PACU department lead. The Director of Nursing is also responsible for overseeing the facility's quality improvement, risk management, infection control, and education of the teammates. As a Registered Nurse, the Director of Nursing is responsible for working in patient care. The Director of Nursing is also responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.

Provides leadership oversight to ensure patient needs are met by instructions of physicians and the facility’s policies & and procedures.

Demonstrates respect for co-workers & and leadership and develops positive working relationships within departments.

Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, procedure schedulers, vendors and the public – in person, on the telephone, or by email.

Analyzes and correlates clinical data with patient’s medical and nursing care.

Provides direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the areas of the facility

Recognizes legal policy limits and individual practice.

Key Qualifications : Must be an active RN

BSN preferred

ASC experience is STRONGLY preferred (willing to consider candidates with a hospital background)

Experience in Pre-op, PACU, or OR roles

Strong leadership experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role

Active BLS / ACLS, or Successful completion of the courses within 90 days of employment or documentation

Hands-on clinical role—must have experience working on the floor

Clinical teaching / education experience in nursing is a plus

Comfortable with technology (EMR transition, no paper records)