Director of Nursing - Surgical Services (Operating Room) Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Shift: Day Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time
Ideal Candidate Profile - 5+ years of leadership experience in a high-volume Operating Room environment
- Proven experience leading robotic surgery programs
- Background managing 600+ surgical cases per month
- Strong physician partnership and perioperative operational expertise
The Director of Nursing provides
24-hour leadership responsibility for assigned perioperative departments and ensures excellence in
clinical quality, patient satisfaction, employee engagement, and financial performance.
Surgical Services Program Highlights - 7 Main Operating Rooms + 2 GI Procedure Suites
- 3 da Vinci XI robotic systems
- Nationally recognized master surgeons who proctor across the U.S.
- 600+ surgical cases per month (highest volume in the Lovelace system)
- Oversight of:
- Operating Room (OR)
- GI
- PACU
- Pre-Op
- Pre-Admission Testing Clinic
- Leadership of ~100 clinical and support staff
- Key specialties: GYN, urogynecology, urology, orthopedics, general surgery
Key Responsibilities - Provide 24-hour accountability for assigned perioperative departments in alignment with organizational mission and vision
- Direct overall clinical, administrative, and financial operations of Surgical Services
- Lead, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and frontline staff
- Monitor and improve quality metrics, patient satisfaction, and employee engagement
- Act as a change agent, driving innovation and continuous improvement
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with surgeons and medical staff
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies
QualificationsRequired - Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
- If BSN not completed, must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program with scheduled completion
- Active RN license (or license acceptable to the applicable State Board of Nursing)
- BLS certification within 14 days of hire (prior to direct patient care)
- Minimum 5-7 years of clinical nursing experience
- Minimum 3-5 years in nursing leadership / management
- Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrated critical thinking, judgment, and ability to work independently
Preferred - Master's degree in Nursing or related field
- Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration
Recruiter Submission Template - Full Name:Degree Major with University and Completion Year (BSN / MSN / Other:
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Are you able to relocate on your own expenses and work 100% ON-SITE in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
