Director of Nursing — $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

About the role

ABQ Surgery Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our nursing services and clinical operations. The DON will provide clinical and operational leadership in a fast-paced, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care while leading and developing a dedicated nursing team.

What you'll do

• Lead, mentor, and manage nursing and clinical teams within a multi-specialty surgical setting
• Oversee daily clinical operations and ensure safe, efficient patient care throughout the surgical process
• Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection prevention, quality outcomes, and patient satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and organizational policies
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, staff competencies, education, and performance
• Monitor and manage clinical supplies and resources to support efficient operations
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and administrative leadership
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and clinical standards as needed
• Drive quality improvement and process improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience, clinical efficiency, and operational performance
• Serve as the clinical leader and primary resource for nursing staff, providers, patients, and families
• Support a culture of teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Minimum 3 years of nursing leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of surgical workflows, sedation practices, infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory/accreditation standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate clinical teams
• Excellent communication, organization, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, anesthesia providers, clinical staff, patients, and administrative leadership
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care and clinical excellence

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or multi-specialty surgical setting