Director of Nursing- Outpatient Surgery Center - URGENT HIRE

Are you a steady, hands-on nursing leader who knows how to manage tough dynamics and still deliver excellent patient care? We're looking for a Director of Nursing who can bring structure, accountability, and leadership to our outpatient surgery center in McKinney, TX- and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the team.

This is a working leadership role ideal for a nurse who leads by example and is confident stepping into both clinical and management responsibilities.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Day Shift, No Nights/Weekends/Holidays/On-Call: Enjoy predictable hours that support work-life balance.
• Lead Real Change: Shape a stronger, more cohesive nursing team with your leadership and clinical expertise.
• Hands-On Work: Be a nurse and a leader.
• Engaging and specialized work : Provide meaningful patient care across spine, pain management, podiatry, and vascular surgeries.
• Focused Setting: As an outpatient surgery center, we offer a focused, smaller environment without the chaos of a large hospital system.
• Competitive Compensation: $105,000 - $115,000 annual salary plus medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.

What You Will Do

• Serve as both a leader and an active member of the clinical team, regularly assisting with patient care in the OR, Pre-op, or PACU as needed.
• Supervise and support a small team of both full-time and part-time nurses.
• Set expectations and hold staff accountable while fostering a culture of professionalism, communication, and accountability.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, compliance, and performance for the nursing department.
• Address staff concerns directly and professionally, fostering a more accountable and collaborative work environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and administration to ensure smooth operations and outstanding patient outcomes.
• Promote a safe, positive patient experience from Pre-op through PACU.

You'll Know You're a Good Fit for This Role If You Have...

• A current RN license and 5+ years of progressive nursing experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong preference for candidates with nursing experience in an OR Circulator and/or Pre-op/PACU role.
• A calm, confident presence with the ability to handle interpersonal challenges and team tensions constructively.
• The desire to be a visible, engaged leader who doesn't shy away from pitching in clinically.
• A strong presence and the communication skills to lead through challenge and change.
• Experience managing difficult personalities and navigating workplace dynamics with professionalism and resolve.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on solutions, systems, and long-term improvement.

If you're ready to lead by example, rebuild culture, and be part of a team that delivers high-quality surgical care-apply today!