Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona is recruiting an experienced Nursing Director to lead its Surgical Services department at one of the region's premier cardiac and vascular specialty hospitals. Since 1998, this facility has operated at the forefront of heart and vascular diagnosis and treatment, deploying advanced equipment, evidence-based protocols, and subspecialty-trained clinical teams. This is a 24/7 accountability leadership role with full departmental ownership — budget, staffing, quality, and strategic growth — in a high-acuity, procedure-intensive environment that spans surgical and cardiac procedural areas.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Continuing education and career development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Department director role with 24-hour accountability for the ongoing effective operation of Surgical Services, including surgical and cardiac procedural areas
- Full budgetary and fiscal accountability: budget preparation, adherence to volume-based targets, supply chain management, and productivity/cost-per-unit-of-service monitoring
- Staffing authority includes hiring, termination, performance evaluation, and timekeeping approval via Kronos payroll management system
- Responsible for 30/60/90/120-day and annual staff evaluations; drives employee engagement through participatory department operations
- Serves as hospital representative on medical staff committees; actively engages physicians to promote strong physician relations as measured by satisfaction surveys
- Oversees JCAHO and all applicable regulatory compliance; gathers and reports quality indicators; supports core measure goal attainment
- Ensures proper function, maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance scheduling for all departmental instrumentation and equipment
- Facility recognized since 1998 as a leading regional center for heart and vascular disease diagnosis and treatment, utilizing some of the most advanced equipment and techniques available
- Evidence-based, personalized care model supported by experienced subspecialty physicians and highly trained clinical staff
- Strategic growth responsibilities include supporting volume-building initiatives and mentoring staff development
Qualifications
- Current Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum five years of nursing management experience in a hospital setting, with at least three years of direct supervisory experience
- Experience in surgical and cardiac procedural areas required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Management, or a related field required (or equivalent experience)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred
About the Community
Phoenix, Arizona offers a compelling combination of year-round sunshine, a thriving metropolitan economy, and an exceptional outdoor lifestyle — from desert hiking and golf to professional sports and a vibrant arts and dining scene. The greater Phoenix metro is one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, with highly rated suburban school districts, a relatively low cost of living compared to other major Sun Belt cities, and easy access to Sedona, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon for weekend recreation. Clinicians relocating to the Valley of the Sun consistently cite quality of life, affordable housing, and the depth of the regional healthcare ecosystem as top draws.