Regional Nurse Director

Job Description

Job Description

Regional Nurse Director – Ophthalmology Ambulatory Surgical Centers

Dartmouth, MA & Warwick, RI

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Evenings | No Weekends

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Nurse Director to lead clinical operations across our ophthalmology ambulatory surgical centers in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and Warwick, Rhode Island.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working closely with physicians and anesthesia professionals, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while developing high-performing teams.

As Regional Nurse Director, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two established ambulatory surgery centers while partnering directly with the Executive Leadership Team, Eye Surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff. You will play a key role in shaping operations, supporting employees, managing resources, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Why Join Us?

• Monday–Friday schedule — no evenings or weekends
• Regional leadership responsibility across two ophthalmology ambulatory surgery centers
• Direct visibility and collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to influence clinical operations, culture, and patient experience
• Leadership role with meaningful autonomy and decision-making authority
• Focused ophthalmic surgical environment rather than a large hospital setting
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with clinical teams and develop future leaders
• Lead accreditation and compliance efforts for AAAHC

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Provide regional nursing leadership and oversight for the Dartmouth, MA and Warwick, RI ambulatory surgical centers.
• Ensure safe, efficient, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Partner closely with Eye Surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical leadership to optimize surgical flow, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee daily nursing operations and proactively identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the patient experience.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership & Employee Relations

• Recruit, onboard, coach, develop, and retain talented nursing and clinical staff.
• Create and maintain effective staffing schedules that support patient volume, surgical needs, and appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage employee relations with professionalism, consistency, and a commitment to a positive workplace culture.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and staff development activities.
• Identify opportunities for staff education, engagement, and professional growth.
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader for the nursing and clinical teams.

Financial & Resource Management

• Develop, manage, and monitor nursing and operational budgets.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to establish financial goals and identify opportunities for responsible cost management.
• Monitor staffing, supplies, equipment, and other resources to ensure efficient operations without compromising patient care.
• Participate in capital planning and operational decision-making.

AAAHC Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the clinical leader responsible for AAAHC compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Lead ongoing preparation for surveys, including policy review, staff education, documentation, quality initiatives, and regulatory readiness.
• Monitor compliance with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
• Develop and oversee quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain a culture of continuous survey readiness rather than preparing only when an accreditation survey is approaching.

Executive & Physician Partnership

• Work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team on strategic, operational, financial, and clinical priorities.
• Participate in leadership meetings and contribute nursing and operational expertise to organizational decisions.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable plans for clinical teams.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing in MA and RI, or able to get licensed within 30 days of start.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Progressive nursing leadership and management experience.
• At least 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and leadership roles
• Ambulatory surgery, perioperative, ophthalmology, or other procedural healthcare experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with employee relations, staffing/scheduling, budgeting, and team leadership.
• Experience with AAAHC accreditation and regulatory compliance strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively partner with physicians, anesthesia professionals, executives, and multidisciplinary teams.
• A leadership style that is collaborative, accountable, approachable, and solutions-oriented.
• Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, integrating information, problem-solving, and making timely decisions.

The Opportunity

This is more than a traditional nursing management position. The Regional Nurse Director will be a key operational and clinical leader with the opportunity to influence two surgical centers, develop exceptional teams, partner with respected ophthalmic surgeons and anesthesia professionals, and work directly with executive leadership.

For an experienced nurse leader looking for greater leadership impact without the demands of hospital shift work, this role offers the opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a difference — all while enjoying a predictable Monday–Friday schedule with no evenings or weekends.

If you are an experienced nurse leader who is ready to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of ophthalmic ambulatory surgery, we would love to hear from you.

Greater New Bedford Surgicenter/Candescent Eye Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.