Director of Nursing Operations

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Director of Nursing Operations opportunity at St. David's HealthCare Overview The Director of Nursing Operations has overall accountability for staffing, bed control, nursing productivity, patient throughput, Nurse Supervisors, float pool, direct admit, ISS, OP Heart Center, Diabetes Education, and other areas as determined by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). The role coordinates clinical actions, outcomes, budget planning, and supervision of practice and administrative issues. Primary responsibility includes special program assignments by the CNO and serving as a resource across the organization to identify and streamline nursing efficiencies. The position requires 24/7 readiness and active liaison with department leadership. Responsibilities Coordinate and prioritize plans through the CNO to align organizational objectives. Chair the Nurse Staffing Council and collect staffing indicators and quarterly reports. Participate as a member of the Inpatient and Outpatient Satisfaction Team. Ensure 24-hour operation of staffing and bed control; serve as Administrator on call as assigned. Approve all agency/supplemental staff and bonuses 24 hours a day and supervise supervisory staff in initiating supplemental staffing per policy. Prepare annual capital, revenue, and expense budgets; manage departmental financials to budget projections. Collect sitter data and reports daily for accounting and reporting. Serve as Facility Administrator for the AAS Scheduler and support department Directors as needed. Monitor daily operating reports to ensure adherence to budgets and maintain productive benchmarks; provide variance information to the CNO. Assist Nursing Directors in developing and updating department Facility Position Controls and act as a resource for Department Directors when needed. Act as liaison for the CNO when immediate contact is unavailable; participate in department/staff unit meetings to improve visibility and communication. Provide regular updates to the CNO and lead in coordinating multiple Directors and staff to maximize outcomes and improve patient care. Identify trends and issues requiring follow-up and resolution.
Qualifications Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Registered Nurse must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Bachelors Degree in Nursing required Masters Degree preferred 5+ years of experience in an acute care hospital Director level experience with knowledge of PI (Performance Improvement) theory Current with JCAHO/Medicare/regulatory agency requirements and Texas State Board rules for nursing practice
Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage with low copays, including prescription, behavioral health, telemedicine, and AirMed transportation Dental, vision, life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; supplemental health protection plans Retirement plans, 401(k) with employer match, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan Family support benefits, including fertility and family building assistance Referral services for child, elder, and pet care; home and auto services discounts Education assistance (tuition, certification support, dependent scholarships) Time Away From Work (paid time off, family leave, disability coverage, leaves of absence) Employee Health Assistance Fund for eligible colleagues
St. David's South Austin Medical Center is a 368-bed acute care facility with a range of complex specialties and sub-specialties. It is affiliated with the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery and offers advanced robotic services across multiple programs. Equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To apply for this role, join the St. David's HealthCare team today. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Location:
Austin, TX, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management Occupations

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