Nursing Director — Ambulatory Surgery Operations Leader

Curative; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Sign-on/relocation

Job summary

Curative in Indiana seeks a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across two ambulatory surgery centers. This hands-on role focuses on patient safety, regulatory readiness, and building strong nursing teams through coaching and collaboration with physicians and administration.

You will directly supervise RNs and clinical staff, oversee QAPI, infection prevention, policy management, risk management, and participate in governance and quality meetings.

Qualifications

• Indiana RN or NP license; BSN required; Master’s preferred.
• 5+ years perioperative nursing experience and 3+ years leadership.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Working knowledge of AAAHC standards and CMS ASC regulations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations across two ambulatory surgery centers.
• Directly supervise RNs, LPNs, MAs, CSTs, radiologic technologists, and staff.
• Partner with physicians and administration to ensure safe patient care.
• Lead programs: QAPI, infection prevention, policy management, risk management.
• Participate in Governing Body, Medical Executive Committee, and Quality meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Staff coaching

Quality & safety

Education

Indiana RN or NP license

BSN

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Curative in Indiana seeks a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations across two ambulatory surgery centers. This hands-on role focuses on patient safety, regulatory readiness, and building strong nursing teams through coaching and collaboration with physicians and administration.

You will directly supervise RNs and clinical staff, oversee QAPI, infection prevention, policy management, risk management, and participate in governance and quality meetings.