Director of Nursing Inpatient Med Surg/Tele

Tucson, AZ

JO# 3465337

Leadership Opportunity: Transform Care Culture and Impower Nursing Excellence

Are you an ambitious nursing leader ready to step away from the daily grind of administrative burnout and step into a strategic role where your voice truly shapes clinical practice? A premier acute care facility in the Southwest is looking for an influential Director of Nursing to champion their Inpatient Med-Surg and Telemetry units. This 24/7 leadership position serves as the operational anchor for the Chief Nursing Officer, allowing you to pioneer multi-unit patient care strategies, mentor clinical staff, and cultivate a supportive environment where nurses thrive. If you are a collaborative advocate for the nursing profession ready to drive systemic improvement while managing resources effectively, your next career chapter starts here.

What the Employer Offers

Relocation Assistance Available: Financial support is negotiable for the ideal candidate to ensure a seamless transition to your new home.

Comprehensive Executive Benefits: Premium healthcare coverage, retirement matching, and generous paid time off to secure your personal and financial well-being.

Strategic Autonomy: A direct line of collaboration with the CNO, giving you a true seat at the table to design, implement, and evaluate multi-unit nursing practices.

Professional Growth Path: Dedicated support for continuing executive education, professional certifications, and leadership development.

Culture of Advocacy: An environment that actively rejects top-down clinical burnout in favor of resource optimization, staffing support, and patient-first care.

What They Need

Academic Foundation: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing combined with a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field (MSN or Master’s in healthcare administration is highly preferred).

Proven Leadership: At least two years of progressive management experience in an acute care hospital setting, serving as a Nurse Manager, Director, or full-time Charge Nurse.

Clinical Credentials: An active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or residence, along with current CPR certification.

Operational Acumen: Demonstrated capability in resource management, clinical competency assessments, and establishing rigorous safety and quality benchmarks.

Communication Mastery: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the natural ability to act as a mentor, role model, and fierce advocate for front-line nursing professionals.

If you are ready to reclaim your professional passion and lead a dedicated team to new heights, don't wait for the perfect moment. Take command of your career trajectory today by submitting your resume for immediate, confidential consideration.

Chris Monroe

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Phone: 615-547-2432

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