RN Manager - ASC Endosocopy

Gastroenterology of the Rockies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is seeking an experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Nurse Manager to lead clinical operations at one or more ASCs in the Denver Metro/Boulder County area.

This role reports to the Director of Endoscopy Operations and focuses on operational, financial, and clinical performance, including staff leadership and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center.
• Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) with an active Colorado license.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for the ASC.
• Oversees daily ASC operations with clinical and leadership duties.
• Leads QA initiatives, incident tracking, and QA dashboards.
• Ensures regulatory compliance (AAAHC, CMS, OSHA).
• Monitors staff credentials, onboarding, and training compliance.
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, and staff development with HR.
• Coordinates with vendors, biomed, purchasing, and billing.
• Develops clinical and educational training programs for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Scheduling systems

Data reporting tools

Job description

Reports to: Director of Endoscopy Operations

Location: Boulder, CO

Position Summary:

Gastroenterology of the Rockies is a rapidly growing multi-site Gastroenterology practice with 8 office locations and 6 Ambulatory Surgery Centers across the Denver Metro and Boulder County areas. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Nurse Manager to lead clinical operations at one or more of our ASCs. This role is responsible for overall operational, financial, and clinical performance, including staff leadership, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and patient experience.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of clinical excellence and operational expertise, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about advancing digestive health care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The ASC Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), balancing clinical excellence with administrative efficiency to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. This role serves as the key liaison between clinical teams, administrative leadership, physicians, and external partners.

• Provides oversight of daily ASC operations, dividing time between clinical responsibilities and non-clinical leadership duties to ensure seamless coordination of care.
• Oversees and maintains systems that support safe, efficient, and patient-focused care, including staff allocation, equipment readiness, and throughput management.
• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement initiatives. Prepares and submits QA reports, including incident tracking, daily and monthly quality dashboards, and trend analysis.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements, including AAAHC, CMS, OSHA, and internal policies.
• Monitors staff credentials and training compliance, ensuring all certifications (e.g., ACLS, BLS), health requirements (e.g., PPD, influenza vaccinations), and onboarding documentation are current and complete.
• Leads recruitment, onboarding, and training efforts in collaboration with the Director of Endoscopy Operations and Human Resources.
• Acts as a key contact for vendors, biomed, purchasing, billing, and other departments to resolve clinical or operational issues.
• Develops and oversees clinical and educational training programs to support continuous staff development and performance improvement.
• Identifies opportunities for operational improvement and implements strategies that enhance efficiency, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement.
• Serves as a clinical resource and mentor, maintaining competency in specialized procedures and providing support for complex patient care situations.
• Conducts staff evaluations, facilitates performance feedback, and supports professional growth of the ASC team.
• Maintains strong, professional relationships with ASC staff, physicians, executive leadership, and external partners.
• Facilitates effective internal communication across all roles within the ASC to ensure clarity, accountability, and shared purpose.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of ASC operations, regulatory requirements, clinical best practices, and quality improvement frameworks.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated, and committed. Ability to cope in a fast-paced environment while working as a collaborative team player.
• Portrays leadership and mentoring skills, demonstrates a positive attitude, and consistently delivers excellence in customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in analyzing workflows and implementing process improvements to optimize outcomes.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and promote a culture of respect and accountability.
• Proficient in using electronic medical records, scheduling systems, and data reporting tools; intermediate computer skills with knowledge of medical software.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates positive support for the mission and values of the company in all situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center.
• Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) with an active Colorado license

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Split between clinical areas and administrative office settings.
• Frequent standing, walking, and patient care required, including assisting with procedures and patient positioning. Involves use of clinical equipment, repetitive tasks, and occasional lifting of up to 25–50 pounds.
• Ability to distinguish and identify different colors, judge distance and space relationships, to see clearly at 20 inches or less and 20 ft or more, peripherally, ability to adjust vision to bring object into focus.
• Mathematical Reasoning, Memorization and Oral, Spatial and Written Comprehension
• Exposure to wet conditions, hazardous materials, and potentially infectious bodily fluids.
• Reasonable accommodation may be provided to perform essential functions.