Manager, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Executive Talent Partners; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Surgery Center in Orlando, part of Ascend Vision Partners, is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager to lead the daily operations of a four-OR Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The role focuses on staff development, collaboration with physicians and anesthesia providers, and driving quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance to meet high clinical standards.

Qualifications

• Florida RN license in good standing
• 3–5+ years ASC leadership experience
• Experience as ASC Administrator, Nurse Manager or Director
• AAAHC accreditation, AHCA regulatory compliance and CMS Conditions for Coverage familiarity
• Strong knowledge of ASC regulatory reporting, QAPI, infection prevention, incident reporting, accreditation documentation, and state/federal reporting requirements
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• BSN preferred (optional)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily clinical and operational performance of the ASC
• Lead nursing and clinical staff development and scheduling
• Drive quality, patient safety and performance improvement initiatives
• Lead infection prevention, risk management and emergency preparedness
• Manage physician, anesthesia provider and vendor relationships
• Ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Oversee supply, equipment and medication management
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and operating planning

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

QAPI

Budgeting

Vendor relationships

CMS reporting

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Nurse Manager – Ambulatory Surgery Center - Orlando, FL

Are you an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center nursing leader ready to take ownership of clinical operations and help lead a high-performing surgical team?

Lakeside Surgery Center, part of Ascend Vision Partners,

is seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager / Administrator to lead the daily operations of our AHCA-accredited, four-OR Ambulatory Surgery Center in Orlando.

This is an opportunity for an ASC leader who enjoys being close to the operation — developing staff, partnering with physicians and anesthesia providers, driving quality and patient safety, and ensuring the center consistently meets the highest clinical and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Lead

• Daily clinical and operational performance of the ASC
• Nursing and clinical staff leadership, development and scheduling
• Quality assurance, patient safety and performance improvement initiatives
• Infection prevention, risk management and emergency preparedness
• Physician, anesthesia provider and vendor relationships
• Accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Supply, equipment and medication management
• Budgeting and operational planning in partnership with leadership

What We’re Looking For

• Current Florida RN license in good standing
• 3–5+ years of Ambulatory Surgery Center leadership experience
• Experience as an ASC Administrator, Nurse Manager, Clinical Manager or Director
• Demonstrated experience with AAAHC accreditation, AHCA regulatory compliance and CMS Conditions for Coverage
• Strong knowledge of ASC regulatory reporting, QAPI, infection prevention, incident reporting, accreditation documentation, and state and federal reporting requirements
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• BSN preferred

Why Ascend Vision Partners?

Our mission is to provide quality, accessible and patient-centered eye care. Ascend Vision Partners is building a differentiated, integrated eye care platform focused on superior patient outcomes through a growing network of optometrists, ophthalmologists and surgical centers.

If you are an experienced ASC nursing leader who combines clinical excellence, regulatory expertise and strong people leadership, we’d love to talk with you.