Director of Nursing

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created leadership role at the ground level of a state-of-the-art ASC facility. You'll work with a passionate team dedicated to delivering hospital-quality surgical care in an efficient outpatient setting. Our culture values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations at our newly acquired Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead a high-performing team in a hospital-level outpatient surgical setting. As the first nursing leader in this facility, you will have the opportunity to shape clinical standards, workflows, and culture from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all nursing operations and patient care services in the ASC.
• Ensure services are aligned with nursing standards of practice, patient safety goals, regulatory requirements, and organizational objectives.
• Collaborate with physicians, administrators, and interdisciplinary teams to enhance operational efficiency and care quality.
• Implement performance improvement initiatives, monitor outcome measures, and lead efforts to exceed benchmarks in patient care and satisfaction.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and development to nursing and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
• Ensure readiness for accreditation and regulatory surveys.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or related field.
• Academic degree in Nursing required (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive management and supervisory experience.
• At least 3 years of Operating Room (OR) experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive quality outcomes in a surgical environment.
• Experience leading new facility transitions or startup clinical operations is a plus.

Additional Information:

• Work Hours: Standard, not flexible
• Direct Reports: Yes
• Sponsorship: Not available
• Equity: Not included