Director of Operations

Director, Clinical Operations Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our leadership team.

This position is responsible for providing administrative leadership, strategic planning and decision-making for multiple Ambulatory Surgery center locations. The Surgery Center Director works at a senior level striving to improve overall patient safety, quality of care, efficiency and effectiveness. The incumbent reports to Sr. Leadership of Health Venture Management and is responsible for establishing policy and direction. This position champions the system wide efforts of Indiana University Health and ensures their teams represent IU Health's values at the highest possible level.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Vice Presidents Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Urgent Care

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies:

• BSN Required Masters preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires 10 plus years progressively responsible nursing and Ambulatory Surgery Center management experience with a minimum of five years in management/leadership.
• Requires ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple locations while focusing on the unique needs of each. Requires the ability to build effective working relationships with the physicians.
• Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• Requires ability to learn and apply IU Health personnel policies and procedures.
• Requires ability to facilitate and lead work groups.
• Requires effective communication skills.
• Requires ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Requires a high level of interpersonal; problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Requires familiarity with health care reimbursement environment.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple locations efficiently with objectives cascaded down.
• Requires the ability to attend and present at Board meetings.
• Responsible for Financial and Regulatory outcomes.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indianas largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nations healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The systems programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.