Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Overview: Embark on a rewarding leadership journey as the Director of Clinical Operations at our premier Orthopedic Surgery Center! In this influential role, you will lead a dedicated team, driving excellence in patient care and ensuring seamless clinical operations. Your focus will be on enhancing patient outcomes, optimizing workflows, and fostering a collaborative environment for healthcare professionals. If you are a dynamic professional passionate about improving patient care and leading teams to success, we invite you to be a key contributor to our mission of delivering top-quality orthopedic services.

Reports to: CEO/Director of Business Development

Schedule/Type: FT - Salary

Wage: $150,000-185,000 per year commensurate with experience

Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Requirements

Leadership/Management:

• Develop an efficient organizational structure for optimal patient care.
• Oversee policy development, compliance, and educational efforts for nursing/clinical staff.
• Stay abreast of professional issues impacting healthcare at local, state, and national levels.
  
  

Clinical:

• Directs and supervises all areas of the Centre’ clinical care
• Keeps administration informed of clinical activities
• Oversees development and medications of clinical programs and patient care activities.
• Establish, maintain, analyze, and evaluate standards of nursing care to maintain compliance with professional standards and recommend perioperative practices to ensure patient satisfaction and efficiency of services in a timely manner.
• Act as staff and or charge nurse as necessary to fill in in times of staff shortage
• Coordinates with Anesthesia providers for case coverage.
• Ability to evaluate and correlate clinical data with patient care
  
  

Business:

• Play a vital role in budgeting processes and cost control efforts.
• Oversee materials management, inventory, and contribute to facility marketing initiatives.
• Make recommendations for medical supplies and equipment purchases to the administrator based on the needs of the Centre and evaluation of new products and services.
  
  

Human Resources:

• Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation of clinical employees, supporting staff development and fostering positive relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, conduct performance evaluations, and facilitate staffing plans.
  
  

Quality Of Care And Patient Rights:

• Ensure high-quality care services in adherence to professional principles and ethical conduct.
• Investigate and address patient complaints, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
• Identify areas, which require additional reinforcement through education, consultation, or practicum.
  
  

Quality Improvement:

• Drive accreditation and quality improvement activities, overseeing incident reporting and infection control.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and contribute to ongoing accreditation programs.
• Oversees and participates on QAPI and MAC Committee and serves as quality improvement coordinator to facilitate quality improvement activities under the direction of the administration and the Quality Improvement Committee.
• Responsible for ongoing accreditation programs including but not limited to : QI, RM, IC and facility and fire safety.
• Maintains Knowledge of and understand regulatory requirements of:
• Federal ASC Conditions of coverage
• AAAHC Standards
• State of Colorado ASC and CC standards
  
  

Facilities And Environment:

• Assist in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment, including emergency preparedness.
• Provide training to employees for organized response to emergency situations.
  
  

Communications And Teamwork:

• Demonstrate effective communication and transparency with staff, physicians, and vendors.
• Foster teamwork through collaboration, open communication, and conflict resolution.
• Recognizes privileged and protected information and applies discretion and confidentiality.
  
  

Other Duties:

Embrace various responsibilities as assigned to contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science degree required; MSN preferred or master’s in business, health administration or other related field. Current license as a Colorado registered nurse. Current certification in BLS and ACLS. The knowledge, skills and abilities of a staff nurse are required for this position including the maintenance of specialty certification in either perioperative nursing, CNOR or in a paranesthesia nursing, CAPA or CPAN.

Experience: Minimum of ten years in perioperative setting, with at least five years in ASC supervisory setting.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment with emphasis on computer hardware and software. Frequent use of nursing and surgical equipment.

Work Environment: Ambulatory and convalescent care center. Well-lighted, well-ventilated, adequate space.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use appropriate body mechanics techniques when making necessary patient transfers and helping patients with walking, dressing, etc. Must be able to lift up to 50.

Benefits

Company Paid Benefits

• Employee HDHP Plan
• Basic Life/AD&D –Guardian
• PTO
• EAP
• 401(k) Safe Harbor Contribution
  
  

Benefit Options Requiring Employee Contributions

• Medical
• HSA and FSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• General Purpose Healthcare FSA
• Optional Protection Benefits (Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer Care and Critical Illness Insurance)
• 401K
  
  

Application Closing Date: Accepted Ongoing

Boulder Centre for Orthopedics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We encourage diverse candidates to apply and welcome the opportunity to build a talented and inclusive workforce. In our recruitment and employment practices, we adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws, ensuring fairness and inclusivity in all aspects of employment. We value diversity and believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our patients and community effectively. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of background or identity.

Salary Description

$150,000-$185,000 per year