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Job Description
Location:
South Austin, Texas Schedule:
Full-time • Days (No Weekends)
Salary:
USD $100,000 - $115,000 annually Overview The Director of Nursing will perform a variety of duties to ensure that quality nursing and clinical care is provided in maintaining an atmosphere allowing for the privacy, dignity and well-being of patients. This position functions in an ASC setting, with a consistent Monday - Friday schedule. No nights, weekends, or on-call! This job will be about 75% hands-on and 25% office work, with the need to think quickly, operate efficiently, and lead a team of highly-trained, and skilled individuals. We are seeking a candidate who has ASC and leadership/supervisory experience. Key Responsibilities Provide overall operational and clinical leadership for inpatient behavioral health nursing services, ensuring safe, therapeutic, evidence-based care. Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate department goals, quality improvement initiatives, productivity targets, and fiscal performance. Ensure compliance with all applicable federal/state regulations and accreditation standards, including documentation, milieu management, and safety practices. Recruit, hire, coach, and develop nursing leaders and staff; conduct performance management, staffing plans, and succession planning. Partner with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and representatives to optimize care coordination, patient satisfaction, and outcomes. Oversee budget management, resource utilization, scheduling, and throughput; implement actions to maximize productivity and minimize costs. Lead initiatives related to behavioral health safety (e.g., de-escalation, restraint/seclusion standards, suicide/self-harm precautions) and emergency preparedness. Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (Required) Pain management experience (Highly preferred) ASC experience (Required) Two years of previous experience in PACU, ICU, ER, OR, Perioperative, or similar Leadership/Supervisor experience (Required) One year of previous experience in nurse management (Required) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred) Current registration with the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (Required) Evidence of current CPR certification Evidence of current ACLS certification; or certification within six months of hire Other Position Requirements Adequate clinical knowledge and skills to plan, evaluate and perform the quality of nursing care that will meet the standards of nursing established by the Center Cognizant of established safety regulations Knowledgeable in the techniques to prevent the spread of disease and an awareness that the job may require contact with communicable diseases Knowledge of emergency equipment/drugs with the ability to react promptly and professionally in any situation Maintains quality reporting, daily logs, staff meeting minutes, supply ordering, and staff call-ins
