Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another.

Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry?s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare?s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach.

Ardent includes:

• 30 hospitals
• 280 sites of care
• 4,281 beds
• 24,000+ team members
• 8,200+ nurses
• 1,800+ aligned providers
• 5.8M annual provider encounters
• 421 medical residents

Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, to lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.

We believe it is this mix of corporate support and local autonomy that equips our teams for success.

Lovelace Health System

Lovelace celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of caring, change and progress while continuously improving the practice of medicine. Across its six hospitals, 33 health care clinics and seven outpatient therapy clinics, Lovelace has 619 inpatient beds and employs a team of more than 3,200, including more than 300 health care providers. Lovelace continues to invest in our community, providing more than $99 million in unfunded care and supporting local nonprofit and community organizations with more than $315,000 in direct contributions in 2023. From the first and only hospital in New Mexico dedicated to women?s health to the state?s only hospital devoted exclusively to cardiovascular care, Lovelace is a leader in meeting the healthcare needs of this region.

Lovelace Medical Center

Lovelace Medical Center (LMC), in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the state?s only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery. LMC has 263 licensed beds.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The nurse director is a professional registered nurse with twenty-four hour responsibility for assigned departments within established standards to achieve the mission and vision of the organization.  The nursing director is responsible for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of the unit/departments and executes supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization?s policies and applicable laws.  The nurse director provides leadership and mentorship in the development of leaders and staff. The nurse director is responsible for monitoring and evaluating quality, patient satisfaction and employee satisfaction outcomes to implement strategies for improvement. The nurse director is a change agent, and will establish strong collaborative relationships with physicians.  Responsible for overall administrative, financial and clinical activities of assigned departments. 

• Executes strategic planning, leads mentoring/coaching and identifying department succession strategy. 

• Oversight of two ED's at LMC and Heart Hospital
• Oversight of physician relationships and engagement. 

• Collaborates with marketing and nursing leadership in marketing, community outreach, and visibility. 

• Development and oversight of quality initiatives, staffing and productivity guidelines, and customer service goals. 

• Analyzes and monitors compliance with accrediting and regulatory agency standards. 

• Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff members, and participates in guidance and educational programs. 

• Develops, implements and evaluates policies, standards and programs that supports unit/departments. 

• Develops and submits budget strategies and capital budgets for the unit/departments. 

• Uses forecasted budget to guide expenditure decisions.   

• Initiates activities to enhance revenues and support cost reduction and containment activities. 

• Demonstrates empathy, intentionally works to put others at ease. 

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelors in nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. Effective 9/1/19 if applicant does not have a BSN - must be enrolled in accredited BSN program with scheduled date of completion.

• Current RN license or current license deemed acceptable by the applicable State Board of Nursing.

• Minimum of five (or 3-5) years? clinical nursing experience of which 3 (or 2) years must have been in management capacity.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master?s degree in nursing and/or related field

• Strongly prefer experience in emergency department

• Certification in clinical specialty or nursing administration

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About Ardent Health

At Ardent Health, everything we do starts with people—including you. As a national healthcare provider, we’re united by a shared purpose: caring for our patients, our communities, and one another. When you join Ardent, you’re part of a team that’s making healthcare more accessible, compassionate, and easy to navigate. What makes Ardent different is where and how we work. Our hospitals and clinics are rooted in thriving mid-size communities across Idaho, Kansas, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas—offering a high-quality, more affordable lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunity. Here, you can build a meaningful career while enjoying more balance, flexibility, and connection to your community. You’ll be supported by the strength of a national organization—with 30 hospitals, 280 sites of care, and 24,000+ team members—while having the autonomy to make a real impact locally. Whether you’re growing your skills, exploring new roles, or advancing your career, Ardent gives you the resources and flexibility to succeed. At Ardent, your work matters—and so does your life outside of it. We have opportunities across Ardent's affiliate health systems, including: BSA Hea...lth System in TX Hillcrest Healthcare System in OK Lovelace Health System in NM Mountainside Medical Center in NJ Portneuf Health in ID Pascack Valley Medical Center in NJ Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in TX UT Health East Texas in TX The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in KS

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