National Director, Clinical Operations – RN Required

Tenet Healthcare

. Design, implement, and monitor patient-centered care improvements .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and monitor patient-centered care improvements
Provide clinical and quality support to assigned facilities
Support regulatory change management, safety culture, survey preparation and follow-up, policy updates, and clinical operations initiatives
Develop action plans, process changes, clinical integration initiatives, and engagement opportunities
Lead clinical due diligence for new acquisitions and de novo projects
Assess clinical policies, staff credentials, infection control, patient safety programs, and accreditation status
Identify clinical risks and compliance issues and recommend remediation strategies
Prepare due diligence reports with findings, risk scoring, and proposed action items
Facilitate clinical integration of newly acquired surgery centers
Communicate findings to clinical operations leadership and participate in leadership report-outs
Collaborate with development, legal, compliance, quality, clinical education, and facility teams
Develop and oversee clinical action plans and onboarding plans for acquired or newly opened facilities
Coordinate accreditation survey preparation and follow-up
Mentor or arrange transition support for ASC clinical leaders
Implement clinical protocols, safety initiatives, and QAPI programs
Design quality and safety improvement initiatives for surgical hospitals
Use CMS reportable data and Joint Commission eCQM data to identify opportunities
Conduct improvement audits and support standardized review of quality and safety outcomes
Develop policies and procedures related to quality, safety, regulations, and operations
Serve as a coach, resource, and consultant in quality improvement, safety, and nursing practice
Research and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes
Oversee clinical operations and regulatory compliance across multiple healthcare facilities
Monitor clinical performance metrics and drive continuous improvement
Liaise between market leadership, administrative teams, clinical subject matter experts, and corporate clinical operations
Review patient safety event outcomes to identify trends and promote best practices
Attend regional meetings as needed
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field is required
Knowledge of quality improvement, clinical outcomes, and medical terminology in hospital and ambulatory surgery center operations
Recent work experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center with a history of leadership in improving systems and processes to enhance the patient experience and achieve quality outcomes
Analytical ability to perform audits, develop educational materials, and develop strategic plans
Interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of facility and medical staff
Strong communication skills
Strong leadership skills, including coaching and mentoring team members
Ability to communicate effectively with key stakeholders through written, verbal, and electronic communication
Ability to draw insights from objective data and investigations to identify processes needing improvement
Approximately 75% required travel
Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records check
Master’s degree in nursing or business is preferred
Must stay current with federal and state ASC regulations and accreditation standards, including AAHC and Joint Commission standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement
Professional development support for clinical staff
Coaching and mentoring opportunities
Approximately 75% required travel within the designated market or area