**Job Description**

The Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) for Cardiac Operating Rooms provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for adult and pediatric cardiac surgical services. This role is accountable for nursing practice oversight, staffing strategy, case flow, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care. The ADN partners closely with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, nursing leadership, and support services to optimize patient outcomes, service efficiency, and staff development. The role requires strong clinical expertise in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, demonstrated leadership in managing complex teams, and the ability to lead positive changes in a high-acuity, high-reliability environment.

The Associate Director of Nursing is responsible for the management and oversight of nursing practice for assigned clinical areas. S/he supports the overall strategic plan for p...