Nurse Director- Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job Description

Lead Clinical & Operational Excellence
Provide day-to-day leadership for a busy, high-volume ambulatory surgery center with four operating rooms.
Drive operational efficiency, patient throughput, staffing optimization, and OR utilization.
Ensure delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care.
Partner closely with physicians, leadership, and support departments to support seamless operations and exceptional patient experiences.

Shape Programs & Improve Processes

Lead operational planning, workflow design, and staffing strategies.
Develop and implement policies, procedures, competencies, and clinical workflows aligned with organizational and regulatory standards.
Identify opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and operational growth.

Build & Develop High-Performing Teams

Recruit, mentor, and retain a highly engaged perioperative team.
Support onboarding, orientation, training, and competency development.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement.
Provide coaching, performance management, and leadership development support.

Drive Quality, Safety & Compliance

Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accrediting agencies, CMS, Joint Commission, and state/federal regulations.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, patient experience efforts, and risk management activities.
Serve as a key leader during audits, surveys, and regulatory reviews.

Oversee Financial & Resource Management

Manage staffing plans, operational budgets, and supply utilization.
Monitor productivity, expenses, and operational metrics.
Collaborate with physicians and leadership to support efficient, cost-effective operations while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• Current BLS certification required. Current ACLS certifications required (or must be obtained within three months of start date).
• CNOR, CPAN, and or CAPA Certification preferred.
• NE‑BC certification, or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in perioperative services or ASC leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in perioperative services and/or ambulatory surgery center operations.

What Will Help You Succeed

• Proven ability to lead high-volume, fast-paced clinical operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, team-building, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory requirements for ambulatory surgery centers.
• Ability to lead collaboratively across departments and influence operational strategy.
• Passion for quality improvement, patient experience, and staff engagement.

Pay Range

$173,250.00 USD – $225,750.00 USD