Surgery Center Administrator

NVISION Eye Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NVISION Eye Centers in San Diego, CA seeks a Surgery Center Administrator to oversee daily clinical and operational activities, ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

The role requires at least five years of nursing experience in surgical facility operations, a CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and strong leadership, budgeting, and staff development skills; you'll partner with the Senior Director of ACS Operations to drive performance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of nursing experience within surgical facility operations (multi-specialty or ophthalmology preferred).
• Current and valid California Registered Nursing (RN) license.
• Strong fiscal management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Monitor FTE utilization and recommend staffing strategies for cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare or delegate clinical staffing schedules considering vacations, holidays, and daily needs.
• Ensure cross-training of staff to promote productivity and coverage.
• Observe, evaluate, and support clinical personnel performance and quality of care.
• Lead orientation and onboarding for new clinical staff; coach and counsel staff on performance and progression.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director and oversee credentialing for staff and providers.
• Support OSHA compliance, staff education, and equipment availability.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Staff development

Budgeting

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Job description

NVISION® Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over ninety centers across six states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry. With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice®. The Surgery Center Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and operational activities of the surgery center. This role ensures high-quality patient care, efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and effective staff performance. The Administrator applies strong peri-operative knowledge and leadership experience to guide clinical teams and collaborates closely with the Senior Director of ACS Operations to uphold the highest standards of medical care.

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Oversee and support day-to-day center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
• Monitor FTE utilization and recommend strategies for cost-effective staffing and labor practices.
• Prepare or delegate clinical staffing schedules considering vacations, holidays, skill mix, and daily operational needs.
• Ensure appropriate cross-training of staff to promote productivity, flexibility, and effective coverage across clinical areas.
• Observe, evaluate, and support clinical personnel performance, promoting continual improvement in quality of care.

Staff Development & Performance Management

• Oversee comprehensive orientation and onboarding programs for all new clinical staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to staff; make recommendations regarding salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations.
• Evaluate employee suggestions, grievances, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.

Committees, Collaboration & Provider Oversight

• Direct and participate in center committees, meetings, in-services, and other organizational activities.
• Manage the performance of contracted service providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) to ensure high-quality and timely services.
• Oversee medical staff and allied health credentialing programs.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to support ongoing and event-related peer review processes.

Quality, Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Develop, interpret, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and programs that meet standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the center’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
• Support policy and procedure reviews for the Governing Board, CQI committee, and broader healthcare team.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, staff education, and availability of necessary supplies and equipment.

Financial & Strategic Management

• Monitor and analyze Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) to support fiscal accountability and operational decision-making.
• Assist with the development and execution of the surgery center’s marketing plan in collaboration with the management company and Governing Board.
• Current and valid California Registered Nursing (RN) license.
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience within surgical facility operations (multi-specialty or ophthalmology preferred).
• Strong fiscal management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

USD $145,000.00/Yr. USD $165,000.00/Yr.