Nurse Administrator – Ortho ASC – Des Plaines

Goodwin Recruiting; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Ortho Surgical RN stepping into a Nurse Administrator role to lead clinical and operational excellence within a modern ASC. You will oversee daily operations, staff leadership, regulatory compliance, and patient outcomes in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, a BSN, and ASC experience, with a track record in building efficient teams and driving quality improvements.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• BSN required.
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center experience required.
• Leadership or management exposure welcomed, but prior administrator experience is not required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, clinical, and operational standards within surgical services.
• Collaborative leader with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical and non-clinical personnel and daily center operations.
• Manage staffing, onboarding, training, and ongoing team development.
• Oversee regulatory readiness, infection control, safety, and quality initiatives.
• Support policy/procedure development and operational compliance.
• Coordinate surgery schedules and staff assignments.
• Manage purchasing, supplies, medication oversight, and narcotics documentation.
• Drive workflow improvements, operational efficiency, and patient experience.

Skills

RN leadership

Staff management

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Education

BSN

Job description

If you are an Ortho Surgical RN looking to step into a high-impact leadership role with a growing surgical organization, then we have the opportunity for you!! We are seeking a Nurse Administrator to lead clinical and operational excellence within a modern, fast-paced ASC environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader who thrives in surgery center operations, enjoys building efficient teams, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient outcomes and experiences.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Leadership role with visibility and influence

Growth-oriented environment with expansion plans underway

Monday–Friday schedule — NO call

Competitive Base Salary + Performance-based bonus provides AMAZING EARNING POTENTIAL!!

Collaborative, patient-centered culture focused on quality outcomes

What You’ll Do

As Nurse Administrator, you will oversee the clinical and operational performance of the surgery center, ensuring excellence across patient care, staff leadership, regulatory compliance, workflows, and day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include:

• Leading clinical and non-clinical personnel and daily center operations
• Managing staffing, onboarding, training, and ongoing team development
• Overseeing regulatory readiness, infection control, safety, and quality initiatives
• Supporting policy/procedure development and operational compliance
• Coordinating surgery schedules and staff assignments
• Managing purchasing, supplies, medication oversight, and narcotics documentation
• Driving workflow improvements, operational efficiency, and an exceptional patient experience

What We’re Looking For

• Active RN license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Previous Ambulatory Surgery Center experience required
• Leadership or management exposure welcomed, but prior administrator experience is not required
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, clinical, and operational standards within surgical services
• Collaborative leader with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary + bonus opportunity, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• PTO
• Flexible scheduling options

If you’re ready to bring your ASC expertise into a leadership role where you can make a measurable impact, we’d love to connect.

JOB ID: 176315#post

Sari Gillen