Chief Nursing Officer

About the Role

This position highlights critical senior-level leadership required to maintain quality patient care and nursing staff at AMP. The role ensures clinical integrity and regulatory compliance while focusing on excellence in care across outpatient surgical and multi-site specialty settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of clinical initiatives aligned with organizational growth goals, including service line expansion, new procedures, and population health management.
• Collaborate with physician leadership to identify and implement new clinical programs, care pathways, and specialty clinics (e.g., men’s health, women’s health, uro-oncology).
• Participate in strategic planning sessions, market assessments, and integration of new sites or services.
• Evaluate performance metrics and patient demographics to support decision-making around resource allocation, staffing models, and care delivery improvements.
• Provide executive-level oversight of Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) nursing operations, ensuring high-quality surgical care, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with the ASC Director and OR team on case scheduling, infection control, supply management, and staffing.
• Monitor surgical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and post-operative care protocols.
• Lead accreditation efforts and ensure compliance with AAAHC, CMS, and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee daily nursing operations across all practice locations and clinical specialties, ensuring consistency and excellence in care delivery.
• Standardize clinical protocols, workflows, and documentation practices across the organization.
• Lead cross-functional clinical leadership meetings to align priorities and address operational issues.
• Manage and mentor the nursing leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Lead workforce planning and recruitment strategies to support organizational growth.
• Implement ongoing training, credentialing, and performance evaluation systems for clinical staff.
• Direct quality improvement programs and safety initiatives, including infection prevention, medication management, and adverse event response.
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards across all clinical sites.
• Analyze quality metrics and drive data-informed performance improvements.
• Champion initiatives to improve the patient journey, from access and intake through procedures and follow-up care.
• Use patient feedback and satisfaction data to inform operational and clinical improvements.
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to resolve patient concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with IT and operations on EMR optimization, digital health tools, and clinical data reporting.
• Support the expansion of telehealth, remote patient monitoring, and patient engagement platforms.
• Support, plan, direct, and evaluate activities of Nurse Managers to meet organizational goals.
• Establish and monitor budgets, ensuring appropriate staffing, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and meet performance-based objectives to achieve goals.
• Work collaboratively with the workforce to set and achieve clear objectives through negotiations and coordination of contract expectations.
• Build a positive labor/management relationship focusing on clinical outcomes.
• Support and encourage staff development, including mentoring and providing educational opportunities.
• Advocate for the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all leadership aspects.
• Act as a change agent by creating and maintaining momentum for change, developing processes, and energizing stakeholders.
• Develop and oversee strategies to ensure optimal levels of patient, associate, and physician service excellence.
• Lead the development of feedback mechanisms to exceed customer expectations and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Establish effective communication processes with all stakeholders and handle conflict directly and appropriately.
• Maintain regular communication with the Chief Medical Officer, compliance department, Human Resources, and the Chief Operating Officer.
• Oversee the development, roll-out, monitoring, and maintenance of clinical pathways.
• Maintain an active role in the Advanced Therapeutics Department (research, in-office dispensing, and infusion therapy).
• Oversee and redevelop an OSHA program meeting safety guidelines and cost containment.
• Develop standards for employee health, redefining clinical and nonclinical needs.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure infection control standards are met, revised, and updated with current guidelines.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN), Healthcare Administration (MHA), or related field required; Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or MBA preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in practicing state (multi-state license preferred).
• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership in outpatient surgical or multi-site specialty care.
• Direct experience managing or overseeing Ambulatory Surgery Center operations.
• Demonstrated success in clinical program development and strategic growth initiatives.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Deep understanding of outpatient care models, surgical workflows, and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in EMR systems and healthcare analytics tools.
• High-level experience in financial management, business administration, risk management, and human resources.
• Ability to identify issues within labor contracts and partner with Human Resources to overcome barriers.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities while remaining focused in a fast-paced, multi-level business.
• Ability to analyze, communicate, and respond effectively, including handling crucial conversations.
• Independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• High level of personal integrity and effective interpersonal skills.
• Capability to communicate with patients, administrators, co-workers, executive teams, and governmental agencies.
• Initiative in assigning tasks, delegating responsibilities, and resolving problems while maintaining high-quality care.
• Ability to inspire organizational and individual excellence.

Work Environment

• Combination of office-based executive leadership and clinical site visits.
• Frequent interaction with physicians, clinical staff, administrators, and patients.
• Regular travel to satellite offices and ASC required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

Salary range: $125,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year, varying based on experience, education, and geographical location.

About the Company

U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and ancillary services. The clinical network consists of over 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center offering robotic surgery. Guided by core values—Compassion, Collaboration, Respect, and Accountability—U.S. Urology Partners supports urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources.