DON Administrator

Blue Cloud • Jacksonville, FL

21h

About The Position

Blue Cloud is seeking an Administrator / Director of Nursing (DON) to oversee the day-to-day operations and financial performance of a pediatric ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The role plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates clinical and administrative programs and services to ensure high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and achievement of organizational goals. The Administrator / DON leads staff, manages resources, and fosters a culture of safety, excellence, and continuous improvement.

Blue Cloud operates pediatric ASCs focused on dental restorative and exodontia procedures for pediatric and special-needs patients under general anesthesia. The role works in a close-knit, multidisciplinary surgical environment and routinely interacts with patients, physicians, and clinical staff. It directly supervises nursing staff and Registered Dental Assistants and may involve occasional travel to other surgery center locations, meetings, training programs, or corporate events. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, on a day shift; additional hours may be required based on operational needs, staffing requirements, or organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• At least two years of nursing experience; surgical, perioperative, ambulatory surgery, or acute care experience is preferred within this requirement.
• Knowledge and understanding of the nursing process, including patient assessment, care planning, implementation of care, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Ability to apply clinical judgment and evidence-based practices to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively, lead, collaborate, learn, act ethically, improve quality, manage stress, focus on customers, use discretion, and solve problems.
• Ability to assess patient conditions using visual and auditory acuity; stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout the facility for extended periods; respond quickly in a fast-paced clinical environment; and lift or assist with patients, equipment, and supplies, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Sufficient physical stamina to perform clinical and leadership responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), perioperative setting, operating room (OR), post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), or ambulatory surgery center (ASC).
• Working knowledge of preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative nursing practices, clinical protocols, and facility policies and procedures.
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing (DON), Nurse Manager, Clinical Manager, or other healthcare leader in an ambulatory surgery center, surgical services, or acute care setting.
• Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory and accreditation standards, including CMS, Department of Health (DOH), OSHA, AORN, and AAAHC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct clinical and administrative teams to promote patient care, satisfaction, physician engagement, and employee satisfaction.
• Develop and execute strategic plans, goals, and objectives aligned with organizational priorities and key performance indicators.
• Monitor organizational performance and implement corrective actions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Promote a culture of safety through incident reporting, analysis, and prevention.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, licensure, and credentialing requirements.
• Evaluate patient, physician, and employee satisfaction and address improvement opportunities.
• Drive quality outcomes, operational efficiency, staffing effectiveness, and surgical volume growth.
• Oversee daily operational and financial performance, resource utilization, and facility operations.
• Collaborate with physicians and organizational leadership on growth and continuous improvement.
• Develop, mentor, and evaluate staff to support performance, accountability, and retention.
• Develop, monitor, and manage operating and capital budgets; oversee annual budgeting, reporting, and financial performance initiatives to maximize EBITDA.
• Manage contract negotiations, renewals, modifications, and terminations.
• Partner with corporate leadership and other surgery center administrators to optimize purchasing and vendor relationships.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture that promotes communication, engagement, and professional growth.
• Oversee recruitment and staffing to ensure adequate clinical and administrative coverage.
• Support onboarding, training, competency validation, and ongoing staff development; ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.
• Ensure patients are treated with dignity, respect, and consideration.
• Partner with clinical leadership to monitor patient care, maintain clinical standards, and support environmental safety requirements.
• Support an integrated quality management program incorporating peer review, performance improvement, and risk management.
• Promote continuous improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence through organized quality initiatives.
• Ensure complete, accurate, secure, and compliant maintenance of patient medical records and oversee timely, accurate medical record reviews.
• Support collection and analysis of clinical and operational data for decision-making and performance improvement.
• Ensure a safe, functional, and sanitary environment; oversee hazardous materials management, emergency preparedness, equipment maintenance, and life safety programs.
• Support infection prevention initiatives and risk-reduction strategies.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to develop and evaluate marketing initiatives and support referral development and patient volume growth.
• Directly supervise and support nursing staff and Registered Dental Assistants; provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and competency validation of clinical personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), disability coverage, and additional voluntary benefit options.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree