AVP, Surgical Center Operations & Excellence

CARTI; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

CARTI Surgery Center in Little Rock, AR seeks an Assistant Vice President to lead daily operations of a state-of-the-art facility. The AVP will partner with the Medical Director of Surgical Oncology to drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth while ensuring exceptional patient and family experience.

This safety sensitive role requires a visionary leader who thrives in a complex, high-volume environment, demonstrates impeccable judgment, and inspires teams to

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration required.
• Current RN licensure in Arkansas required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to ensure compliance with Medicare, state, and federal ASC regulations.
• Sets and executes strategic and operational goals in alignment with CARTI’s mission and growth objectives.
• Recruits, mentors, and retains high-performing clinical and administrative teams.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures, and quality standards to ensure operational excellence.
• Manages annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and financial targets are met.
• Monitors key performance indicators, including patient satisfaction, quality metrics, and efficiency benchmarks.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with physicians, team members, and community partners.
• Promotes a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Leads change management efforts to adapt to evolving healthcare trends and organizational needs.
• Represents the Surgery Center as a visible and engaged leader, modeling CARTI’s values.
• Champions innovation in surgical services, leveraging new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing management

Strategic planning

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing or Health Care Administration

Arkansas RN licensure

CNOR certification

ACLS certification

Job description

CARTI Surgery Center in Little Rock, AR seeks an Assistant Vice President to lead daily operations of a state-of-the-art facility. The AVP will partner with the Medical Director of Surgical Oncology to drive clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth while ensuring exceptional patient and family experience.

This safety sensitive role requires a visionary leader who thrives in a complex, high-volume environment, demonstrates impeccable judgment, and inspires teams to