Description

The Clinical Director-Operating Room, provides strategic and operational leadership for assigned departments and/or units, ensuring excellence in clinical care delivery. This role is responsible for guiding and developing Associates, optimizing resource utilization, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. The Clinical Director plays a key role in advancing the organization's goals related to patient outcomes, service excellence, and financial performance. Through visionary leadership and a commitment to the MLH Mission, Vision, and Values, the Clinical Director serves as a role model for professional integrity, compassionate care, and continuous improvement.

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Skills & Responsibilities:

• Provides accountability for assigned service areas, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Leads initiatives to enhance patient safety, clinical outcomes, and service excellence.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement performance improvement strategies based on clinical and satisfaction metrics.
• Recruits, mentors, and evaluates nursing staff and Patient Care Coordinators (PCCs), fostering a culture of excellence and continuous development.
• Coaches PCCs in effective leadership and team management to optimize care delivery.
• Drives associate engagement and retention through positive work environments and recognition of performance.
• Oversees staffing models, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure efficient and effective workforce utilization.
• Participates in annual budget planning and ensures alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitors financial performance, analyzes variances, and implements corrective actions to meet fiscal targets.
• Utilizes data from financial and clinical systems to inform strategic growth and service development.
• Maintains regulatory and accreditation readiness across all service areas.
• Proactively identifies and addresses environmental and equipment needs to support safe, efficient patient care.
• Leads implementation of new technologies and operational projects to enhance care delivery and efficiency.
• Serves as a role model for nursing professionalism, ethics, and clinical excellence.
• Pursues advanced certifications and participates in professional organizations at local and regional levels.
• Champions evidence-based practice and fosters a culture of lifelong learning and professional growth.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing
• Operating Room, Level 1 Trauma or Acute care experience
• 3-5 years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrates advanced leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, change management, and team empowerment.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities simultaneously, organizing complex workflows, and maintaining operational control in dynamic clinical environments.
• Proficient in interpreting clinical and operational data, analyzing trends, drawing actionable insights, and developing evidence-based improvement plans.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with healthcare information systems and analytics platforms.