Director of Nursing - Ambulatory Surgery Center

The ideal candidate brings extensive nursing leadership experience with a strong background in outpatient surgical services, patient care, and healthcare operations. Join us in leading a dynamic ambulatory surgery center where your expertise will directly shape patient outcomes through innovative leadership and compassionate care.

Job Overview


We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Nurse Administrator to lead our ambulatory surgery center. The ideal candidate brings extensive nursing leadership experience with a strong background in outpatient surgical services, patient care, and healthcare operations. As Nurse Administrator, you will oversee daily operations, ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, and foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality care. Your leadership will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence and advancing our mission to deliver exceptional surgical services.


Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of clinical and administrative functions across the surgery center.
• Supervise nursing staff, perioperative teams, and support personnel, driving effective team management and professional development.
• Coordinate patient care activities and ensure adherence to safety protocols, HIPAA, and clinical documentation standards.
• Oversee operational workflows — scheduling, case flow, and utilization — to optimize efficiency and patient throughput.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements for ambulatory surgical care.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resource allocation to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining high-quality care.
• Oversee effective use of electronic health record (EHR) systems for documentation accuracy and data security.
• Partner with physicians, proceduralists, and ancillary departments to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Support ongoing staff training in compliance, documentation, and clinical software proficiency.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NV or compact eligible).
• Proven nursing leadership experience in an ambulatory surgery center or a hospital setting with surgical services exposure.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience managing teams in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Strong grasp of healthcare operations, including budgeting, utilization management, and staffing.
• Working knowledge of EHR platforms, clinical documentation, and HIPAA compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead change initiatives and build a positive team culture.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; advanced degree preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A collaborative, physician-led environment with real growth opportunity

Join us in leading a dynamic ambulatory surgery center where your expertise will directly shape patient outcomes through innovative leadership and compassionate care. Qualified candidates are invited to apply in confidence — all inquiries handled discreetly.


Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person