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At Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center, the Director of Orthopedic Service Lines provides transformational leadership within the Connecticut Joint and Spine Institute. This Nurse Leader III role oversees operations across multiple departments, including Orthopedic Administration, Inpatient Nursing, Pre-Admission Testing, PACU, Operating Room Suites, Research, and Perioperative Clinics. The role drives strategic initiatives, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, and advances professional nursing practice.
What You Will Do
Direct clinical and administrative operations across orthopedic service lines.
Collaborate with physicians and service line leaders to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care.
Promote evidence-based practice, shared decision-making, and continuous professional development.
Mentor emerging nursing leaders and foster a culture of excellence.
Ensure regulatory compliance and drive performance improvement.
Required
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Valid and current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Demonstrated nursing leadership experience, which may include roles as a Director, Manager, or equivalent leadership capacity.
Preferred
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN).
Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of combined experience in staff nursing, perioperative and orthopedic specialties, and clinical management.
Strong background in orthopedic or spine intraoperative care.
Familiarity with standards and guidelines from AORN (Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses) or ASPAN (American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing).
Demonstrated competency in financial management, including budgeting and business planning.
Technological proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
Ability to make strategic decisions and adapt to a dynamic healthcare environment.
Passion for advancing professional nursing practice and interdisciplinary care models.
Position Highlights
Full-Time Leadership Role
Strategic oversight of multiple orthopedic departments
Opportunity to shape the future of orthopedic care at a leading institution
Ministry/Facility Information
Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, is one of the nation’s largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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