Description
Hello,
Hope this email finds you well. We are searching for Director of Operating Room RN for a client hospital located in Albuquerque NM.
Join a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in the OR running a robotics program in a surgical environment with high (600+) surgical case load.
Overview:
Join our client team as a day shift, full-time, Surgery (OR) Director of Nursing in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: They empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: They prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: They use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is required. the applicant does not have a BSN; they must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with a scheduled date of completion.
- Master’s degree in nursing and/or related field, preferred.
- 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 strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Minimum of five (or 3-5) years’ clinical nursing experience, of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in a management capacity.
Why This Women’s Hospital:
State-of-the-art Surgical Program: Seven main ORs and two GI procedure suites
Robotics Excellence: Three da Vinci XI systems with master surgeons who proctor nationally
High Surgical Volume: Over 600 cases per month — the highest in the Lovelace system
Comprehensive Scope: Oversight includes OR, GI, PACU, Pre-op, and Pre-admission Testing Clinic
Expert Team: Roughly 100 clinical and support staff led by a collaborative manager structure
Specialties: GYN, urogynecology, urology, orthopedics, and general surgery
Professional Growth: Tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and leadership development support
Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with experience, plus bonus eligibility
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $106,392 to $146,294
Full-time
Benefits - Full
Relocation Assistance Available
Interview Travel Reimbursed