Assistant Director of Nursing

Garden State Orthopaedic Associates; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Garden State Orthopaedic Associates seeks an experienced RN Leader to join our Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center as Assistant Director of Nursing. The role supports the Director of Nursing in coordinating nursing and perioperative services, ensuring safe, efficient patient care aligned with state and federal regulations.

Key duties include clinical leadership, staff supervision, and ensuring regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and quality improvement across departments.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in New Jersey.
• BSN preferred.
• 3–5 years perioperative/ambulatory/orthopedic nursing experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ambulatory surgery center operations, infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and perioperative operations management and supervision.
• Leadership and staff supervision across nursing and perioperative teams.
• Quality, safety, and regulatory compliance oversight.
• Equipment, supplies, and surgical readiness management.
• Administrative duties and effective communication with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organization

Collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Seeking an experienced, collaborative RN Leader to join our Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center team as Assistant Director of Nursing!

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing in the overall management, coordination, and supervision of nursing and perioperative services within an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center. This position helps ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, infection prevention requirements, and organizational policies.

The Assistant Director of Nursing works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, surgical scheduling, sterile processing, and administrative leadership to promote efficient patient flow and optimal surgical outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this role will include, but not be limited to: Clinical and Perioperative Operations, Leadership and Staff Supervision, Quality, Safety, and Regulatory Compliance, Equipment, Supplies, and Surgical Readiness, Administrative and Communication Responsibilities.

Qualifications

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the State of New Jersey.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Minimum of 3–5 years of perioperative, ambulatory surgery, orthopedic, or related clinical nursing experience preferred.

Previous supervisory or nursing leadership experience preferred.

Knowledge of ambulatory surgery center operations, infection prevention, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Current BLS certification; additional certifications as required by the facility.

ACLS preferred.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Strong clinical judgment and leadership skills.

Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of orthopedic and spine surgical procedures is preferred.

Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and regulatory compliance.

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, anesthesia providers, nurses, and administrative staff.