Best Practices, Budget Management, Clinical Nursing, Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Director of Nursing (DON), Emerging Technology, Leadership, Marketing, Medical Records, Mentoring, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operations, Operations Management, Ophthalmology, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Management, Pharmacovigilance, Postanesthesia, Procedure Implementation, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulatory Compliance, Service Delivery, Standards of Care, Talent Management, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
San Diego, California
POSTED
11 days ago
Overview:
NVISION® Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over ninety centers across six states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry. With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice®.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations within our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of perioperative patient care, including pre-operative, intra-operative, post-anesthesia care (PACU), and sterile processing (SPD).
The Director of Nursing will serve as both a clinical leader and operational partner ensuring high-quality patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, and overall efficiency of the center. This role also provides direct patient care when needed and collaborates closely with physicians, staff, and leadership to deliver an exceptional patient experience.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
Oversee and coordinate all perioperative services (pre-op, intra-op, PACU, SPD)
Ensure the highest standards of patient care, safety, and clinical excellence
Provide direct patient care as needed across perioperative settings
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient data and medical records
Partner with physicians, patients, and families to support optimal care outcomes
Operations & Management
Lead daily operations of the surgery center, including staffing, workflow, and patient throughput
Supervise and mentor nursing and support staff
Develop and manage departmental budgets
Drive patient satisfaction initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Support marketing initiatives through high-quality service delivery and physician partnerships
Talent & Development
Recruit, hire, and onboard clinical staff
Provide ongoing training, coaching, and performance management
Implement new clinical procedures, policies, and best practices
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and patient-centered culture
Qualifications:
Education & Licensure
Graduate of an accredited school, college, or university of Nursing
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing (State Board of Nursing)
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of nursing experience, in perioperative or ASC settings
Prior leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred