Senior Director, Nursing (TOSH Northwest, AR)

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Key Responsibilities

Accountability Assess staffing and throughput to meet patient acuity and productivity targets; drive patient satisfaction, clinical metrics, employee engagement,

Requirements Summary

Minimum Qualifications: Must be an active RN who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and holds a graduate degree in nursing or a related field.

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10/24/2026

Clinical Staff - Medical Services

Regular

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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Must be an active RN who has graduated from an accredited nursing program and holds a graduate degree in nursing or a related field.
A minimum of ten (10) years of nursing experience, including at least four (4) years in RN leadership or managerial roles.
State of Arkansas Registered Nurse licensure or eligible for licensure in Arkansas
National Nursing Certification

Annual TB Screening, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director of Nursing to join our Northwest Arkansas team. In this role, you will lead Perioperative/OR/Inpatient/PACU Services at NWA Total Orthopedic and Surgical Hospital (TOSH), partnering with the Administrative Director and department leaders to advance our mission of delivering exceptional, patient- and family-centered care, while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and strong physician and staff relationships across ambulatory and inpatient care.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Active RN with a graduate degree in nursing or related field
- 10+ years of nursing experience, including 4+ years in RN leadership
- National Nursing Certification
- Proven ability to lead clinical, operational, and financial aspects of patient care services
- Strong collaboration, strategic planning, communication, and change-management skills
- Commitment to Magnet standards, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement

Join us to shape care delivery, drive outcomes, and lead a high-performing nursing team at a premier MSK/orthopedic setting. Apply now to make an impact on patient experiences and advance your leadership career!

Responsibilities

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Accountability

→Assess staffing and throughput to meet patient acuity and productivity targets; drive patient satisfaction, clinical metrics, employee engagement, and workforce stability; coach and develop staff; ensure compliance with CNO standards and patient-family centered care.

Collaboration

→Lead strategic planning and vision with the leadership triad; enable success across the hospital and MSK sites; foster cross-team collaboration.

Customer Service

→Engage with the public professionally; communicate clearly and confidentially; maintain strong stakeholder relationships and uphold patient- and family-centered care.

Program Development

→Oversee hiring, training, and evaluation of licensed and unlicensed staff; partner with informatics for data-driven care and research; align with Magnet standards; promote ongoing education and clinical research participation.

Quality Improvement

→Participate in CLP Nursing Director Roundtable; lead quality initiatives; advocate for high-quality, efficient nursing practice across NWA TOSH and MSK sites.

Perform other duties to advance the mission of UAMS

Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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