Ambulatory Surgical Center Nursing Manager

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership development opportunities

Supportive, patient-focused work环境

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgical Center Manager, RN to lead daily operations in a fast-paced outpatient setting in Los Angeles, CA. The role combines hands-on clinical support with strategic leadership to ensure patient care quality and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN, active CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and at least 2 years of nursing leadership in ambulatory or perioperative settings, with a proven ability to drive improvement and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• BSN degree and active CA RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Experience leading outpatient surgery or ambulatory care.
• Strong regulatory knowledge (AAAHC/CLIA/OSHA/CMS/DEA).

Responsibilities

• Function as working manager and provide clinical support.
• Oversee daily operations of the surgical center.
• Plan equipment, supplies, and resources per procedures.
• Mentor and evaluate clinical and administrative staff.
• Monitor quality indicators and drive process improvements.
• Ensure regulatory, infection control, and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

BSN

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A leading outpatient surgical center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Ambulatory Surgical Center Manager, RN to oversee the daily operations of a fast-paced procedural environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and staff development while serving as a hands‑on clinical resource when needed.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative nurse leader with strong clinical expertise, experience managing multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a working manager and provide clinical support as needed to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the surgical center, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Assist with planning and maintaining appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources based on procedural and physician needs.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and assist providers with procedures as appropriate.
• Monitor quality indicators, analyze data, and report on departmental performance metrics.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, infection control, and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including adherence to radiation safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Infection Control activities.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure adequate equipment and supplies are available for daily operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and daily workflow to optimize efficiency and patient experience.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in an outpatient surgery center, ambulatory care, perioperative, or procedural setting preferred.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards, including AAAHC, CLIA, OSHA, CMS, DEA, and applicable state regulations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in nursing assessment and intravenous therapy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze clinical and operational data and implement process improvements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a highly skilled and collaborative team.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Supportive, patient‑focused work environment.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts patient care and outcomes.

This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.