Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse Director Overview • The Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse Director oversees clinical operations and strategic initiatives across two ambulatory surgery centers. • Lead efforts in accreditation compliance, quality assurance, and operational excellence to ensure high standards of patient care. • Collaborate with executive leadership, physicians, and administrative teams to align clinical goals with organizational priorities. • Develop and implement clinical education programs to elevate staff competencies and professional growth. • Monitor staffing models and manage recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for surgical nursing teams. • Serve as the primary liaison for physician partners, addressing clinical concerns and fostering collaborative relationships. • Champion continuous improvement initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and operational efficiency. • Ensure compliance with QUAD A accreditation standards and regulatory requirements through rigorous documentation and audits. • Promote a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation within the clinical team. Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse Director Key Responsibilities & Duties • Lead strategic planning and decision-making for clinical operations in collaboration with executive leadership. • Oversee QUAD A accreditation compliance, including preparation for surveys and corrective action plans. • Design and manage quality assurance projects and performance improvement initiatives. • Monitor day-to-day clinical operations to ensure efficient and safe patient care delivery. • Facilitate communication and resolution between physicians and clinical staff regarding care delivery standards. • Develop staffing models and manage recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations for surgical teams. • Implement clinical education programs to maintain staff certifications and elevate competencies. • Ensure compliance with documentation standards and oversee policy development cycles. • Analyze clinical data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse Director Job Requirements • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing is required. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is mandatory; MSN or related graduate degree preferred. • Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, preferably in ambulatory surgery settings. • Experience with QUAD A accreditation processes or similar regulatory standards is strongly preferred. • Proven expertise in clinical quality assurance, performance improvement, and operational leadership. • CNOR or CASC certification is highly desirable. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead and collaborate effectively. • Ability to manage multi-site clinical operations and develop targeted staff education programs. • Familiarity with physician practice environments and combined practice-surgery center models is advantageous.