Nursing Director - Ophthalmology

Clinical Management Consultants; Colorado; On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants seeks an Ophthalmology Nursing Director to lead the Ophthalmology department within a modern outpatient setting in Colorado. You will oversee nursing leadership, ensure efficient patient flow, regulatory readiness, and optimal perioperative outcomes in a high-volume Eye Care Services environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia partners, and administrative leaders to drive safety, patient experience, and measurable surgical outcomes

Qualifications

• Executive nursing leadership experience in ophthalmology or ambulatory surgery settings.
• Strong focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and administrative leaders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and budgeting for the Ophthalmology department.
• Oversee nurse managers, charge nurses and perioperative staff.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance across Eye Care Services.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability and professional development.

Job description

Ophthalmology Nursing Director

Step into a high-impact leadership role where advanced eye surgery, innovation, and exceptional patient outcomes come together in beautiful Colorado, offering the benefits of specialty surgical leadership in a modern outpatient environment while offering an excellent quality-of-life opportunity in a desirable Colorado community.

The Director of Nursing - Ophthalmology at this respected ambulatory surgery center will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for clinical excellence, safety, and superior patient satisfaction scores. This eye-focused surgical center has earned a strong regional reputation for delivering high-quality ophthalmic care using advanced surgical technology, modernized operating suites, and streamlined workflows designed to support clinician efficiency and reduce burnout. Leadership is innovation-forward, investing in state-of-the-art ophthalmic equipment, data-driven quality dashboards, infection prevention excellence, and continuous performance improvement initiatives. Nursing leadership is supported through shared governance structures, evidence-based practice resources, and ongoing professional development, creating an environment where the Ophthalmology Nursing Director can elevate both clinical standards and team engagement while contributing to measurable surgical outcomes and patient experience success.

The Nursing Director - Eye Care Services will oversee operations within the Ophthalmology department, also known as Eye Care Services, Vision Services, the Eye Institute, and Specialty Eye Care. This dynamic Eye Center delivers high-volume, precision-based outpatient procedures in a modern surgical setting, providing the benefits of specialty surgical leadership in a modern outpatient environment while offering an excellent quality-of-life opportunity in a desirable Colorado community. The Director of Nursing - Ophthalmology will ensure efficient patient flow, regulatory compliance, accreditation readiness, and optimal perioperative outcomes across this specialized Eye Clinic, collaborating closely with surgeons and anesthesia partners to maintain best-in-class clinical results.

Reporting to executive surgical leadership, the Director of Clinical Operations - Ophthalmology will guide nurse managers, charge nurses, and a skilled perioperative team while fostering collaboration among surgeons, anesthesia providers, sterile processing professionals, and administrative leaders. This Nursing Director - Eye Care Services will champion a culture of safety, accountability, and professional growth, mentoring friendly and highly engaged nurses within a diverse, interdisciplinary healthcare team. Responsibilities include strategic planning, budgeting, staffing optimization, quality improvement initiatives, regulatory oversight, and advancing evidence-based ophthalmic nursing practice. Strong physician partnership and transparent communication with senior leadership position the Director of Clinical Operations - Ophthalmology as a key driver of operational excellence and team cohesion.

Located in East Central Colorado, the Ophthalmology Nursing Director will enjoy a vibrant community consistently ranked among the most desirable places to live in the United States. The region offers breathtaking mountain views, four-season outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, skiing, and trail running, and abundant parks and open spaces. Residents appreciate a thriving arts and culture scene, local breweries and diverse cuisine, family-friendly neighborhoods, highly rated schools, and access to higher education institutions. The area features a strong job market, expanding healthcare presence, manageable commute times, and convenient airport connectivity. With clean air, sunny weather, community festivals, and an active lifestyle culture, this job location provides an exceptional balance of professional opportunity and personal fulfillment.

The Ambulatory Care Director will be offered competitive executive-level compensation along with a comprehensive suite of health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, paid time off, and professional development support. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a premier ophthalmology program while enjoying the Colorado lifestyle.