Director Of Nursing – Ambulatory Surgery Center

Overview

• Lead nursing operations at a dynamic ambulatory surgery center, ensuring exceptional patient care and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee clinical departments, including OR, Pre-Op, and PACU, driving efficiency and excellence in care delivery.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives, infection prevention strategies, and risk management protocols to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented culture, promoting professional development and clear communication across departments.
• Provide hands-on leadership during surgical workflows and emergency situations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
• Shape the strategic direction of nursing operations to align with organizational goals and patient care excellence.
• Ideal for candidates with expertise in orthopedic and spine surgeries within outpatient surgical settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and operational outcomes.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Provide clinical and administrative oversight for OR, Pre-Op, and PACU departments, ensuring seamless operations and high standards of care.
• Lead nursing care delivery in alignment with physician directives and facility policies, maintaining excellence in patient outcomes.
• Manage quality improvement programs, infection control measures, and staff education initiatives to uphold operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and adherence to professional scope of practice guidelines.
• Promote operational efficiency and foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Support surgical workflows and respond effectively to emergency situations, demonstrating leadership and expertise.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and operational outcomes.
• Develop and implement staff training programs to ensure high competency levels and adherence to best practices.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution is required.
• Active, unrestricted RN license required; state-specific licensure preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in outpatient surgical settings, with orthopedic and spine surgery expertise.
• Previous experience as an OR Manager or Supervisor is mandatory.
• Demonstrated administrative and supervisory experience, including infection prevention knowledge.
• Advanced OR certification or technical training is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively manage teams and drive initiatives.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.