Director Of Nursing

Overview

• Lead clinical operations at a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center with a focus on orthopedic and pain management procedures.
• Oversee a team of approximately 10 clinical staff members in a hands-on leadership capacity.
• Drive quality improvement, infection prevention, risk management, and staff education initiatives within the facility.
• Ensure operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Support surgical workflows and emergency response situations in alignment with physician directives.
• Contribute to the growth and development of a newly acquired facility still ramping up operations.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic healthcare setting with a focus on patient care excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight for a two-operating-room ambulatory surgery center.
• Lead nursing care delivery in alignment with facility policies and physician directives.
• Manage quality improvement programs, infection control measures, and risk management initiatives.
• Develop and implement staff education and competency programs to enhance team performance.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards and scope of practice guidelines.
• Promote operational efficiency and clear communication across clinical and administrative departments.
• Support routine surgical workflows and respond effectively to emergency situations.
• Foster a team-oriented culture that prioritizes patient care and staff collaboration.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution is required.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
• Minimum three years of experience in an outpatient surgical setting, preferably in an ASC.
• Prior experience as an OR Manager or Supervisor is mandatory.
• Strong background in Pre-Op, PACU, and Circulating roles within surgical care.
• Experience in orthopedic and pain management procedures is highly preferred.
• Advanced OR certification or technical training is advantageous.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.