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Nurse Director- Ambulatory Surgery Center
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Brookline, MA • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Full-time • Rotating
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When you join the growing BILH team, you''re not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.
At Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital, we are committed to fostering a culture grounded in Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity - our WE CARE values.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced nursing leader to oversee operations for a high-volume, four-OR Ambulatory Surgery Center licensed by New England Baptist Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a fast-paced perioperative environment focused on exceptional patient care, operational excellence, and team development.
The Nursing Director, Ambulatory Surgery Center will provide both strategic and operational leadership across clinical, operational, and regulatory functions while partnering closely with physicians, hospital leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to drive outstanding patient and staff experiences.
This role is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking perioperative leader who thrives in high-performing environments and is passionate about building engaged teams, optimizing workflows, and advancing quality outcomes.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Lead Clinical & Operational Excellence
Provide day-to-day leadership for a busy, high-volume ambulatory surgery center with four operating rooms
Drive operational efficiency, patient throughput, staffing optimization, and OR utilization
Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care
Partner closely with physicians, leadership, and support departments to support seamless operations and exceptional patient experiences
Shape Programs & Improve Processes
Lead operational planning, workflow design, and staffing strategies
Develop and implement policies, procedures, competencies, and clinical workflows aligned with organizational and regulatory standards
Identify opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and operational growth
Build & Develop High-Performing Teams
Recruit, mentor, and retain a highly engaged perioperative team
Support onboarding, orientation, training, and competency development
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement
Provide coaching, performance management, and leadership development support
Drive Quality, Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accrediting agencies, CMS, Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations
Lead quality improvement initiatives, patient experience efforts, and risk management activities
Serve as a key leader during audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews
Oversee Financial & Resource Management
Manage staffing plans, operational budgets, and supply utilization
Monitor productivity, expenses, and operational metrics
Collaborate with physicians and leadership to support efficient, cost-effective operations while maintaining the highest standards of care
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS certifications required (or must be obtained within three months of start date).
CNOR, CPAN, and or CAPA Certification preferred.
NE‑BC certification, or equivalent preferred.
Education
Minimum experience
Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
Minimum of 2 years in perioperative services or ASC leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in perioperative services and/or ambulatory surgery center operations.
What Will Help You Succeed
Proven ability to lead high-volume, fast-paced clinical operations
Strong leadership, communication, team-building, organizational, and decision-making skills
Strong understanding of Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements for ambulatory surgery centers
Ability to lead collaboratively across departments and influence operational strategy
Passion for quality improvement, patient experience, and staff engagement
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead a growing and highly specialized ambulatory surgery center
Collaborative partnership with physicians and executive leadership
Visible operational and strategic leadership role
Supportive culture focused on innovation, teamwork, and professional growth
Work within a nationally respected healthcare system committed to excellence in patient care
Pay Range:
$173,250.00 USD - $225,750.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients'' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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