Director of Ambulatory Care Services – RN | Full-Time | Bilingual preferred

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a respectedhealthcare organization in Breckenridge, TX to recruit an experiencedAmbulatory Care Services Director to lead clinical operations, support nursingteams, and promote high-quality patient care across the department

This role provides leadership and oversight forAmbulatory Care Services, with responsibility for planning, directing,coordinating, and supervising departmental activities while supporting staff,maintaining operational efficiency, and achieving quality patient outcomes.

Schedule

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM |Nursing Administration on-call duties

Occasional schedule flexibility may berequired to support staff across shifts and departmental needs

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and performance evaluation of nursing and support staff
  
• Determine staffing needs based on patient acuity, patient volume, staff competency, and skill mix
  
• Collaborate with nursing units and hospital departments to coordinate patient care and operational needs
  
• Promote continuity of care by ensuring effective communication of patient information and expected outcomes between shifts
  
• Ensure compliance with safety, fire, emergency, universal precaution, and isolation procedures
  
• Promote and protect patient rights while serving as a dedicated patient advocate
  
• Delegate responsibilities based on staff competency, qualifications, and scope of practice while providing effective oversight
  
• Monitor staffing trends and implement adjustments to maintain appropriate staffing levels and quality patient outcomes
  
• Foster positive relationships and collaboration across nursing units and hospital departments
  
• Develop, manage, and maintain the departmental budget
  
• Train and educate staff on equipment, emergency preparedness, hospital policies, Board of Nursing requirements, and regulatory standards
  
• Conduct staff performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, recognize achievements, and support ongoing professional development
  
• Partner with the Chief Nursing Officer and serve as an active member of the Nursing Administration Team
  
• Direct emergency procedures and provide nursing support to other units, including routine care, admissions, and discharges, when needed
  
• Serve as an administrator in the absence of designated leadership and participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, and termination of nursing personnel
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies and applicable regulations
  
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements
  
• Promote the hospital’s mission, vision, and values
  
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive environment for patients and staff
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer or Chief Executive Officer
  

What We’re Looking For

Education, Experience, Licensure &Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
  
• Master’s Degree preferred
  
• Current RN license with the Texas Board of Nursing
  
• 2+ years of perioperative nursing experience preferred
  
• Electronic Health Record experience preferred
  
• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers certification required within 30 days of hire
  
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 90 days of hire
  
• Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC) certification required within 6 months of hire
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals; Spanish-speaking skills preferred
  
• Proficiency with computers, email, internet applications, and Microsoft Office
  
• Ability to effectively delegate tasks and provide direction and supervision to licensed and non-licensed staff
  
• Ability to manage staffing needs while maintaining quality patient care and safety
  
• Ability to remain professional and compassionate in challenging or high-stress situations
  
• Ability to communicate confidently in meetings, presentations, and other professional settings
  
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of a healthcare environment, including lifting and moving equipment (30-150 pounds)or assisting with patient care as needed
  
• Ability to work safely in an environment where exposure to occupational hazards may occur
  

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Supplemental, Life & AD&D Insurance
  
• Short Term Disability
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Employee Wellness Program (access to the Health and Wellness Center)
  
• PTO for eligible employees, beginning to accrue on the first day of employment at up to 2 weeks per year and increasing with tenure
  
• Paid holidays added to the PTO bank
  
• Extended Illness Bank providing for eligible employees
  
• This is income protection during extended medical leave due to a medical emergency
  
• Shift Premiums and Holiday Pay
  
• Tax-advantaged retirement savings and access to financial advisors for planning and education
  
• Paid Jury leave, Bereavement leave and employee discounts
  
• Training and education opportunities
  

Why Join This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impactas a nursing leader while helping shape a culture focused on exceptionalpatient care, teamwork, safety, professional development, and quality outcomes.

If you are an experienced nursing leader ready tooversee ambulatory care operations, develop high-performing teams, andcontribute to the continued success of a healthcare organization, we invite youto apply and bring your leadership to this opportunity.