Nursing Director

Nursing Director

Ready to lead a high-performing clinical team while enjoying a consistent weekday schedule?

Join Illinois Pain & Spine Institute (IPSI), Illinois' largest interventional pain practice, where you'll lead nursing operations in a respected outpatient surgery center. This leadership role offers the opportunity to shape clinical excellence, mentor staff, and ensure exceptional patient care while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Outpatient surgery center environment
• Lead and mentor a dedicated clinical team
• Collaborative physicians and supportive leadership
• Opportunity to drive quality improvement and regulatory excellence
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee recognition through Bonusly
• DailyPay on-demand pay access
• Established organization serving Illinois patients for more than 25 years

About Illinois Pain & Spine Institute

For more than 25 years, Illinois Pain & Spine Institute has been a leader in interventional pain management throughout the Chicago area. Our award-winning physicians, including multiple Castle Connolly Top Doctors, provide advanced, minimally invasive treatments that help patients restore function and improve quality of life. We are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative outpatient setting.

What You'll Do

As the Nursing Director, you'll oversee the daily clinical operations of the surgery center, ensuring safe, efficient patient care while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and supporting staff development.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day nursing and clinical operations to meet procedural and patient care needs.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, scheduling, and workflow efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and ongoing staff education.
• Promote a collaborative, patient-focused culture and positive employee engagement.
• Lead quality assurance, QAPI initiatives, incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Oversee compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage Life Safety, Infection Prevention, and Radiation Safety programs, including required training, monitoring, documentation, and drills.
• Ensure completion of required reports, audits, and regulatory documentation.
• Participate in required meetings, continuing education, and other leadership responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Experience supervising or leading clinical staff required.
• Working knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, and regulatory compliance standards required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Certification as an Infection Preventionist preferred.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), surgical services, or procedural care leadership experience preferred.

Skills for Success

• Leads with professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
• Builds collaborative relationships with physicians and staff.
• Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Maintains a high standard of regulatory compliance and patient safety.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and clinical excellence.

Benefits Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Management Tools

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• DailyPay On-Demand Pay Access

Work-Life Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Monday-Friday Schedule

Additional Perks

• Bonusly Employee Recognition Program
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program
• Travel Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection Services

Join Our Team

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a dedicated clinical team while helping drive exceptional patient care in a respected outpatient surgery center, we'd love to hear from you.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.