Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Clinics

Job Posting

Title:

Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Clinics ---- Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School ---- Position Open To:
All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40 ---- FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately ---- Position Duration:
Expected to Continue ---
- Location:

AUSTIN, TX

JOB SUMMARY The Ambulatory Clinics Director of Nursing oversees the clinical operations and nursing practice within multiple outpatient clinics. Reporting to the Chief Nurse Executive, this role collaborates closely with medical staff, clinical and administrative leaders, and other nursing directors to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient clinic operations. Key responsibilities include strategic planning, staff management, budget maintenance, and compliance with regulatory standards.

• Directs daily clinical practice and staffing to ensure efficient patient flow and safe, high-quality care.
• Analyzes patient care metrics and dashboards, and implements improvements.
• Manages nursing staff schedules and assignments.
• Influences and impacts patient access, quality and safety, patient experience, workforce engagement, productivity, and financial performance.

• Recruits, trains, and evaluates nursing staff.
• Provides mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Conducts performance reviews and manages disciplinary actions.
• Triage, education and care coordination.
• Staff competencies and clinical workflows.

• Oversees the nursing department budget.
• Monitors expenditures and ensures cost-effective operations.
• Prepares financial reports and forecasts.

• Ensures compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
• Infection prevention and clinical safety.
• Implements quality improvement initiatives.
• Conducts regular audits and reviews.

• Participates in the development of long-term strategic plans.
• Aligns nursing goals with organizational objectives.
• Collaborates with other leaders on strategic initiatives.

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in nursing or healthcare clinical operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Unencumbered Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification obtained within 6 months of hire.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
• At least 7 year(s) of experience in relevant nursing experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN-BC), Director of Nursing Services-Certified (DNS-CT) Nurse Executive – Board Certified (NE‑BC)

SALARY RANGE $150,000 + depending on qualifications

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT Standard office equipment Repetitive use of a keyboard May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The…