Facility Administrator/Director of Nursing - Wauwatosa Surgery Center

SCA Health; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dynamic individual to fill the dual role of Chief Executive Officer and Director of Nursing at a state-of-the-art surgery center. This position combines leadership with clinical oversight, ensuring optimal patient care and financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare administration and nursing leadership, driving a culture of excellence and compliance. Join a team that values your expertise and is committed to improving healthcare delivery in America, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial future.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare and 4+ years in leadership preferred.
• Strong background in clinical nursing and operational management.

Responsibilities

• Drive a zero-patient harm culture and collaborate with physicians.
• Oversee nursing operations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead strategic planning and financial management for the center.

Skills

Healthcare Administration

Clinical Nursing Leadership

Operational Management

Team Building

Financial Management

Regulatory Compliance

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization.

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values:

• Clinical quality
• Integrity
• Service excellence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Continuous improvement
• Inclusion

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Click here to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will.

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic individual to serve as both the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Nursing (DON) for a state-of-the-art surgery center. This dual-role position combines leadership and strategic management responsibilities with oversight of clinical nursing operations to ensure optimal patient care, financial performance, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in healthcare administration, clinical nursing leadership, and operational management.

• Effectively drives and sustains a zero-patient harm culture
• Proactively collaborates with physicians to meet patient needs and exceed patient expectations
• Effectively builds and manages a team of high-performing clinicians to deliver excellent patient care
• Oversight of business office functions of the center
• Leads and/or partners with the Medical Executive Committee, Governing Body, and Board of Managers in developing clinical guidelines and implementing the center’s response to the changing healthcare needs of the community. A CEO (Practice Administrator) leads and develops teams.
• Leads, mentors, and develops a team of clinical and business professionals, focused on clinical quality outcomes, volume growth drivers, labor efficiencies, supply chain management, and revenue cycle optimization consistent with SCA’s mission, vision and values
• Utilizes effective hiring and development processes combined with sound judgment and decision making to ensure a high performing team is in place
• Provides teammates with authority, accountability, training, information and resources to achieve their full potential and successfully drive the center’s
• Recommends, develops and executes short- and long-term strategic plans that drive best in class clinical, financial, and operational results
• Partners with Regional Lead and other SCA leaders to design and implement various growth initiatives and operational effectiveness opportunities
• Leads operational excellence.
• Responsible for the center’s P&L, including managing financial controls and reporting
• Implements and maintains annual strategic business plans that best serve the partnership and the local market dynamics
• Proactively collaborates with SCA corporate departments in order to identify and implement best practices related to clinical quality, volume growth, and operational excellence
• Maintains center operations in compliance with regulatory requirements and accrediting body standards at all times
• Direct and supervise all nursing operations, ensuring that high-quality patient care is delivered consistently.
• Implement evidence-based practices in nursing care to maintain patient safety, satisfaction, and outcomes.
• Develop and enforce nursing policies and procedures in alignment with facility goals and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the facility meets all state, federal, and accreditation standards related to nursing and patient care.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate nursing staff to foster a positive and professional environment.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, reducing errors, and improving care efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree required or relevant work experience
• Clinical nursing experience required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in healthcare, and 4+ years of leadership experience is preferred