Administrator / Director of Nursing

About the role

Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, full-time Administrator / Director of Nursing to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Jersey City & Hackensack Office. The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership over clinical care, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance within the ambulatory surgery center, ensuring safe, high-quality patient outcomes. This role drives quality improvement, staff development, and operational efficiency while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Operational Leadership: Organize and maintain office and clinical information systems for efficient retrieval and compliance; oversee scheduling, correspondence, filings, and reporting to ensure timely completion of administrative tasks; manage financial oversight functions, including budgeting, cost-control, and inventory tracking; ensure compliance with OSHA, State, and Federal regulations, as well as ASC accreditation standards; establish apparent decision-making authority and chain of command for administrative and clinical operations; lead by example by providing hands-on clinical support in the operating room when necessary, ensuring patient safety, operational efficiency, and uninterrupted surgical services.
• Clinical & Nursing Oversight: Supervise and direct all nursing care in the surgical suite, adhering to AORN standards and ASC policies; develop, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery systems to improve outcomes and efficiency; act as patient advocate, ensuring safety, dignity, and continuity of care throughout the surgical process; maintain accountability for staff performance, quality of service, and adherence to clinical protocols; oversee infection control, pharmacy, central supply, and housekeeping functions to ensure safe operations.
• Technology & Informatics: Ensure effective use of EMR/EHR systems, scheduling software, and ASC-specific platforms for documentation and patient flow; train staff on digital health tools and maintain compliance with data security and confidentiality standards; evaluate emerging technologies for integration into ASC operations to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Quality Improvement & Risk Management: Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, including audits, incident reporting, and corrective action plans; monitor compliance with risk management protocols, infection control measures, and adverse incident reporting systems; participate in and chair quality improvement committees, ensuring measurable progress toward organizational goals; track and report performance metrics such as patient satisfaction scores, staff retention, and compliance audit results.
• Staff Development & Engagement: Conduct orientation, competency assessments, and performance appraisals for all staff; provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster career growth and succession planning; encourage staff participation in continuing education and professional organizations; promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect across all levels of staff.
• Patient Experience & Community Engagement: Ensure patient satisfaction initiatives are implemented, including feedback collection and service recovery processes; foster a customer-focused environment for patients, families, and visitors; support community outreach and education efforts to strengthen ASC reputation and patient trust; promote equity, accessibility, and health literacy in patient education materials and communication.
• General & Secondary Responsibilities: Adjust surgical and staff schedules as needed; resolve operational issues (late patients, no-shows, physician delays); assist with patient positioning, transfers, and equipment use; ensure emergency supplies and instruments are available; maintain surgeon supply preferences and oversee culture collection; establish and maintain in-service training programs; cover vacancies in nursing staff and assist office personnel when needed; participate in off-site functions affecting facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least two (2) years of recent supervisory or management experience in a surgical environment.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing processes and ASC operations.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and applicable regulatory laws and standards.
• Ability to supervise and interpret clinical and administrative policies of the ASC.
• Strong organizational, managerial, and public contact skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, EMR/EHR systems).
• Must be mobile (ADA).

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Graduate of a Nursing Degree Program; perioperative and/or post-anesthesia nursing experience required.

Licensure & Certification

• New Jersey State Nursing License.
• CPR, BLS, & ACLS certification.

Pay

$120,000 - $175,000, depending on specialty and experience

Schedule

40 hours per week

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Sick time
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) with Company match
• Yearly bonus