Nursing Operations

Director of Emergency Services (RN) | Lake Havasu City, AZ

Lead a high-acuity Emergency Department in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Director-level RN opportunity paying $111,000-$150,000, with a negotiable signing bonus, partial relocation and comprehensive benefits.

Director of Obstetrics Nursing (RN) | Labor & Delivery | Hancock, MI

Director of Obstetrics Nursing (RN)

📍 Location: Hancock, Michigan
🏥 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
🕒 Schedule: Monday–Friday, Eight-Hour Day Shifts
📋 Status: Salaried/Exempt – 1.0 FTE
👤 Reports To: Chief Nursing Officer
💰 Base Salary: $101,172–$136,594
💵 Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
🚚 Relocation Assistance: $5,000 Available to Eligible Candidates
📈 Annual Incentive: Performance and Quality-Based Bonus Eligibility
🌴 Paid Leave: Generous Granted Time Off Plan
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Lead Exceptional Care for Mothers and Babies

A respected community hospital in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is seeking an experienced Director of Obstetrics Nursing to lead its Labor and Delivery and maternal-newborn services.

This senior nursing leadership opportunity combines clinical oversight, staff development, quality improvement and operational leadership within a family-centered obstetrics environment. The hospital operates as a Level I Maternal Care and Nursery facility, providing personalized care to mothers, newborns and families throughout the surrounding communities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director will lead a dedicated OB nursing team, maintain high clinical and regulatory standards and help shape the future of maternal and newborn care across the region.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical and Operational Leadership

  • Provide leadership and oversight for Labor and Delivery, obstetrics and maternal-newborn nursing services.

  • Coordinate safe, effective and patient-centered care using the nursing process.

  • Identify and resolve operational or clinical issues affecting the delivery of care.

  • Serve as a clinical resource to nursing staff, providers, hospital leadership and external stakeholders.

  • Support effective patient flow and ensure appropriate coordination throughout the maternal-care journey.

  • Maintain a visible leadership presence and assist clinically when departmental needs require it.

Quality and Patient Safety

  • Lead performance-improvement studies and support the implementation of related initiatives.

  • Monitor maternal and newborn quality outcomes, patient-safety measures and departmental performance.

  • Develop practical action plans in response to identified quality or service concerns.

  • Promote evidence-based practices across Labor and Delivery and newborn care.

  • Ensure departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory and Joint Commission requirements.

  • Maintain current clinical standards, policies and procedures.

Team Leadership and Development

  • Recruit, retain, develop and engage a high-performing team of OB nurses.

  • Coordinate staffing schedules to support safe coverage and operational requirements.

  • Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

  • Identify staff-development needs and coordinate continuing education and competency activities.

  • Mentor nursing professionals and encourage career growth within the department.

  • Foster a collaborative, accountable and supportive team culture.

Collaboration and Communication

  • Build strong working relationships among nursing staff, physicians, providers and executive leadership.

  • Address disagreements or operational challenges professionally and constructively.

  • Communicate departmental priorities, risks and performance outcomes to senior leadership.

  • Partner with other clinical and operational departments to improve care coordination.

  • Support organizational change while maintaining staff engagement and patient-care quality.

Patient and Family Education

  • Coordinate patient and family education relating specifically to Labor and Delivery.

  • Ensure educational materials and practices reflect current clinical standards.

  • Promote compassionate, inclusive and family-centered communication.

  • Support patients and families throughout pregnancy, delivery and newborn care.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school.

  • Current, unrestricted Michigan Registered Nurse license.

  • Professional Labor and Delivery nursing experience.

  • Current Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.

  • Ability to work onsite in Hancock, Michigan.

  • Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

  • Annual influenza vaccination or formal declination, as required by hospital policy.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

  • At least four years of Labor and Delivery experience.

  • At least two years of healthcare or nursing leadership experience.

  • Experience leading maternal, newborn, Labor and Delivery or women’s health services.

  • Experience with staff recruitment, retention, scheduling and performance management.

  • Demonstrated success improving maternal or newborn quality outcomes.

  • Knowledge of hospital accreditation, regulatory compliance and Joint Commission standards.

  • Experience leading performance-improvement initiatives.

The following certifications are strongly preferred, either current or obtained within the first year of employment:

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

  • AWHONN Electronic Fetal Monitoring

  • AWHONN Perinatal Orientation and Education Program

  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Program

The Ideal Candidate

The strongest candidate will be a clinically credible OB nursing leader who can balance compassionate patient care with operational accountability.

They will be able to demonstrate:

  • Meaningful Labor and Delivery experience.

  • Previous leadership of nurses or multidisciplinary clinical teams.

  • Measurable improvements in maternal or newborn quality outcomes.

  • Strong knowledge of OB clinical standards and regulatory requirements.

  • The ability to recruit, retain, coach and develop nursing professionals.

  • Effective management of staffing, scheduling and departmental resources.

  • Collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses and executive leadership.

  • Calm and decisive leadership during disagreements, change or clinical pressure.

  • A genuine commitment to supporting mothers, newborns and families.

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive base salary, eligible employees may receive:

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus.

  • $5,000 relocation assistance.

  • Annual incentive bonus based on performance and quality measures.

  • Generous Granted Time Off.

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance options.

  • Life, accident, critical illness and hospital-indemnity insurance.

  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.

  • Paid family leave.

  • Retirement plan with employer contribution or match.

  • Tuition and professional-certification assistance.

  • Student-loan assistance programs.

  • Mental, physical and financial wellness resources.

  • Ongoing professional-development and career-advancement opportunities.

Life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Hancock offers small-town community values, a rich local history and an exceptional four-season lifestyle. Located in the Keweenaw Peninsula near Lake Superior, the area is ideal for professionals who enjoy hiking, cycling, beaches, winter activities, open water and uncrowded natural surroundings.

The region is also home to Michigan Technological University, which contributes to the area’s diversity, culture and high standard of living. Candidates relocating to the area can enjoy a welcoming community, limited traffic and a significantly different pace of life from a large metropolitan environment.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without discrimination based on any status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

 

RN Clinical Manager – Operating Room (Days) – Cypress, TX

RN Clinical Manager – Operating Room (Days)

📍 Location: Cypress, Texas
🏥 Acute Care Hospital | Magnet-Recognized Facility
💼 Full-Time | Onsite
🕒 Shift: Days (Hours Vary)
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Overview

An award-winning acute care hospital in the Cypress/Houston area is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Manager to lead its Operating Room team. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing daily OR operations, staffing, quality outcomes, and team development while partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure exceptional patient care.

The department features 8 Operating Rooms with a diverse surgical case mix, including a strong emphasis on Robotics and a growing Neurosurgery Program.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

  • Manage daily operations of the Operating Room department.

  • Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.

  • Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.

  • Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct patient care when needed.

  • Monitor departmental performance and implement quality improvement initiatives.

Team Management

  • Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop nursing staff.

  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback.

  • Foster employee engagement and professional development.

  • Support ongoing education, competency validation, and succession planning.

Quality & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and Texas Board of Nursing standards.

  • Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.

  • Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership on strategic goals and operational improvements.

  • Promote exceptional patient experience and service excellence.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Texas RN License or Compact RN License in good standing.

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience in an acute care hospital.

  • Minimum 3 years of current OR leadership experience in one of the following:

    • Supervisor

    • Assistant Clinical Manager

    • Clinical Manager

    • Director

Preferred Qualifications

  • Robotics surgery experience.

  • Neuro/Neurosurgery Operating Room experience.

  • Professional nursing or leadership certification.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Must-Have Requirements

✔ Active Texas RN License (or Compact License) with no restrictions
✔ BSN Degree
✔ BLS Certification
✔ Minimum 2 years acute care OR experience
✔ Minimum 3 years current OR management experience
✔ Accurate and up-to-date resume with detailed employment history

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a proven Operating Room leader with experience managing teams in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Successful candidates will possess:

  • Strong OR clinical expertise.

  • Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.

  • Experience managing surgical services operations.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

  • Ability to drive patient outcomes, quality initiatives, and operational excellence.

  • Robotics and/or Neuro OR experience preferred.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Education

BSN Required

License

Active Texas RN or Compact RN

OR Experience

2+ Years Acute Care

Leadership Experience

3+ Years OR Management

Setting

Acute Care Hospital

Seniority

Mid-Level Leadership

Relocation

Partial Assistance Available

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

Screening Questions

  1. Do you use any tobacco or nicotine products?

  2. Are you willing to comply with COVID-19 and Flu vaccination requirements (unless exempt)?

  3. Please provide a brief overview of your OR experience, including Robotics and Neuro experience if applicable.

  4. Do you meet all required qualifications for this position?

  5. Please describe your OR leadership experience (Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Clinical Manager, Director, etc.).

Interview Process

  1. Recruiter Phone Screening

  2. Virtual or In-Person Interviews with Leadership Team

  3. Operating Room Job Shadow

Target Candidate Sources

  • Level I & Level II Trauma Centers

  • Large Acute Care Health Systems

  • Surgical Services Leaders from:

    • Houston-area hospitals

    • Dallas/Fort Worth health systems

    • San Antonio health systems

Candidates to Avoid

  • Skilled nursing or long-term care backgrounds without acute care OR experience.

  • New graduates or Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) without OR leadership.

  • Candidates currently pursuing NP, PA, or MSN programs where tenure may be a concern.

  • Recent travel nurses (post-2021 travel assignments may raise retention concerns).

  • Candidates seeking compensation above the posted range.

Why Join?

  • Leadership opportunity within a Magnet-recognized hospital.

  • Advanced surgical environment with Robotics and Neurosurgery programs.

  • Strong organizational reputation and employee engagement.

  • Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing perioperative teams.

  • Competitive compensation and relocation assistance available.

 

Director of Nursing – Hematology/Oncology | Boston, MA | Academic Medical Center

Director of Nursing – Hematology/Oncology

📍 Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Onsite)
🏥 Department: Hematology / Oncology
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
📈 Level: Senior Leadership

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $187,000 – $250,000

  • Negotiable sign-on bonus

  • Full relocation assistance available

  • Comprehensive benefits package including:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision

    • Retirement plans

    • PTO

    • Life insurance

🚀 Overview

A leading academic medical center is seeking a Director of Nursing – Hematology/Oncology to provide strategic and operational leadership for Hematology and Oncology nursing services.

Reporting directly to the Senior Clinical Nurse Director, this leader will oversee professional nursing practice, clinical quality initiatives, patient care standards, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure exceptional patient outcomes across the Hem/Onc service line.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a nursing leader with strong Hematology/Oncology experience who is passionate about advancing patient-centered care, quality outcomes, and team development within a complex healthcare environment.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

  • Provide leadership and oversight of Hematology/Oncology nursing operations

  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care delivery

  • Develop, implement, and maintain clinical standards and practice guidelines

  • Monitor patient outcomes and address variances from established care standards

Quality & Performance Improvement

  • Lead quality review initiatives aligned with regulatory and organizational standards

  • Identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvement

  • Establish metrics and monitoring processes to evaluate performance outcomes

  • Support research, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement initiatives

Staff Leadership & Development

  • Set clear expectations for nursing performance and accountability

  • Mentor and develop nursing staff and leaders

  • Apply adult learning principles to support education and professional growth

  • Foster a collaborative, patient-focused culture across the department

Strategic Planning

  • Lead implementation of clinical and operational initiatives

  • Support cost reduction and operational efficiency strategies

  • Collaborate with executive leadership to align nursing operations with organizational goals

✅ Required Qualifications

  • BSN required (Master’s degree preferred)

  • Active, unrestricted Massachusetts RN License

  • Minimum 5 years of nursing experience

  • Recent Hematology/Oncology clinical experience required

  • Leadership experience within Hem/Onc nursing environments strongly preferred

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field

  • Experience within academic medical centers or complex healthcare systems

  • Multilingual abilities highly desirable

🎯 Ideal Candidate

  • Strong nursing leader with recent Hematology/Oncology leadership experience

  • Experienced in clinical operations, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration

  • Able to lead teams through change while maintaining high clinical standards

  • Skilled communicator with strong organizational and analytical abilities

  • Passionate about patient-centered oncology care and staff development

📝 Screening Criteria

Must-Haves

  • Hematology/Oncology experience

  • BSN or higher

  • Active Massachusetts RN License

Avoid

  • Candidates without recent Hem/Onc experience

  • Leaders without direct oncology nursing oversight experience

🗂 Interview Process

  1. Teams interview with Talent Partner

  2. Teams interview with Hiring Manager

  3. Onsite panel interview

🌟 Why Join

  • Join one of the nation’s leading mission-driven academic medical centers

  • Opportunity to lead a highly impactful Hematology/Oncology nursing division

  • Strong organizational commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equitable healthcare access

  • Collaborative culture focused on innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence

  • Significant leadership visibility and long-term growth opportunity