Director of Nursing

Surgery Partners; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead daily operations at a busy Surgery Center. This pivotal role involves overseeing scheduling, staff management, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing background, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative environment. With a focus on enhancing physician relations and maintaining high standards of patient care, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare setting. Join a team dedicated to excellence and innovation in surgical care.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Qualifications

• Must have previous OR and DON experience in an ASC environment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Surgery Center and staff.
• Monitor staffing, performance evaluations, and patient relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Staff Development

Risk Management

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current California Registered Nurse License

BLS and ACLS certifications

Job description

Director of Nursing

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Director of Nursing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Surgery Center. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the scheduling of procedures, inventory control, QA/QI, staff credentialing, preventative maintenance and safety, risk management and all related supporting services of the ambulatory surgical center and its personnel.

EDUCATION and/ or Experience:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current California Registered Nurse License
• Previous OR and DON experience in an ASC environment is required
• Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

The main function of the Director of Nursing is that of leadership and promotion of cooperative staff effort. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the allocation and completion of assigned functions in daily operations.

Areas of accountability of the Director of Nursing are outlined as follows:

• Monitor day-to-day internal flow and physician relationships
• Assist in Pre-Op, PACU, and O.R.
• Coordination of activity within the O.R. suite.
• Maintain adherence to operating policy/procedure manuals
• Monitor daily staffing of employees and assignments.
• Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.
• Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel.
• Coordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Materials Manager.
• Risk Manager Designee.
• Maintain Employee Files.
• Monitor payroll/overtime.

Staff Development:

• Responsible for all staff development
• Manage up Clinical leaders
• Create agenda and lead facilitator for staff meetings
• Lead staff performance management discussions
• Assess and identify talent to fill gaps in positions or functions

Administrative Highlights:

• First case on-time starts and managing OR Turnover
• Engaging Physicians and enhancing Physician relations
• Responsible for AAAHC Survey prep and execution
• Responsible for: Peer review, QAPI, Press Ganey, Infection Control and Risk database
• Responsible for Clinical staff schedule impacting productivity report and staffing efficiencies

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Qualifications Behaviors

Required

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them