Director of Nursing

Piper Companies is seeking a Director of Nursing to join a surgical care facility in Newark, Delaware. The Director of Nursing will provide hands-on leadership across perioperative services (OR, Preop, PACU), ensuring safe, efficient, and patient-centered care delivery while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities of the Director of Nursing Include:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure patient care aligns with physician directives and organizational standards.
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate nursing teams across Operating Room (OR), Preoperative, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
• Direct initiatives for quality improvement, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and ongoing staff development.
• Uphold adherence to legal requirements, regulatory guidelines, and professional scope of practice.

Qualifications for the Director of Nursing Include:

• At least two years of experience in nursing leadership or management, preferably in a surgical or perioperative setting.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Active Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.

Compensation for the Director of Nursing Includes:

• Targeted Base Salary: $140,000-$160,000 *depending on experience*
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, and additional benefits aligned with company policy

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This job opens for applications on 10/14/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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