Are you a steady, hands-on nursing leader who knows how to manage tough dynamics and still deliver excellent patient care? We're looking for a Director of Nursing who can bring structure, accountability, and leadership to our outpatient surgery center in McKinney, TX- and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team. This is a working leadership role ideal for a nurse who leads by example and is confident stepping into both clinical and management responsibilities. Why You'll Love Working Here Day Shift, No Nights/Weekends/Holidays/On-Call: Enjoy predictable hours that support work-life balance. Lead Real Change: Shape a stronger, more cohesive nursing team with your leadership and clinical expertise. Hands-On Work: Be a nurse and a leader. Engaging and specialized work : Provide meaningful patient care across spine, pain management, podiatry, and vascular surgeries. Focused Setting: As an outpatient surgery center, we offer a focused, smaller environment without the chaos of a large hospital system. Competitive Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 annual salary plus medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits. What You Will Do Serve as both a leader and an active member of the clinical team, regularly assisting with patient care in the OR, Pre-op, or PACU as needed. Supervise and support a small team of both full-time and part-time nurses. Set expectations and hold staff accountable while fostering a culture of professionalism, communication, and accountability. Manage staffing, scheduling, compliance, and performance for the nursing department. Address staff concerns directly and professionally, fostering a more accountable and collaborative work environment. Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and administration to ensure smooth operations and outstanding patient outcomes. Promote a safe, positive patient experience from Pre-op through PACU. You'll Know You're a Good Fit for This Role If You Have... A current RN license and 5+ years of progressive nursing experience, including leadership responsibilities. Strong preference for candidates with nursing experience in an OR Circulator and/or Pre-op/PACU role. A calm, confident presence with the ability to handle interpersonal challenges and team tensions constructively. The desire to be a visible, engaged leader who doesn't shy away from pitching in clinically. A strong presence and the communication skills to lead through challenge and change. Experience managing difficult personalities and navigating workplace dynamics with professionalism and resolve. A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions, systems, and long-term improvement. If you're ready to lead by example, rebuild culture, and be part of a team that delivers high-quality surgical care-apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr