Clinical Director - Moorestown Surgery Center

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

About The Position

The Clinical Director is directly responsible for daily operations at the surgery center, with oversight of operating rooms, procedure rooms, Pre-Op, PACU, PAT, Central Sterile Processing, Education, and the Business Office in partnership with those areas’ leaders. The center provides outpatient surgery across specialties including plastic, general, ENT, urology, oral and maxillofacial, and breast surgery. The director oversees daily practice operations, recruitment and retention, policy and procedure adherence, staff education, regulatory and clinical compliance, and the department’s fiscal responsibility. The role directs effective unit operations and quality initiatives, ensures continuity of care and quality patient care, and supports interdepartmental collaboration and best practices. The director oversees the departmental budget, fosters a healthy work environment and professional development, maintains nursing competency and policy adherence, and interviews and onboards clinical staff. The position coordinates clinical department needs with the AVP of Surgical Services and ensures patient data and medical records remain confidential. The Cooper Surgery Center at Moorestown is described as a modern outpatient facility with six operating rooms, two procedure rooms, and an interventional radiology suite. Its specialties include general, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, vascular, and other minimally invasive procedures.

Requirements

Operating room experience.
3–5 years of experience in a perioperative leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree.
Current RN licensure in New Jersey.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certification in a specialty area, such as CCRN, CMSRN, CNOR, CEN, PCCN, CNML, or NE-BC.

Responsibilities

Direct and coordinate daily operations of the surgery center and ensure continuity of care, with 24/7 accountability.
Oversee Pre-Op, PACU, PAT, Central Sterile Processing, Education, and the Business Office in partnership with their leaders.
Oversee recruitment, retention, interviewing, and onboarding of clinical staff.
Ensure adherence to policies and procedures and support ongoing staff education and clinical competency.
Direct and coordinate unit or department quality efforts in alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure delivery of quality patient care and interdepartmental collaboration on best practices.
Oversee the departmental budget and ensure financial accountability and cost-effective, efficient provision of care.
Support a healthy work environment that engages staff and supports professional growth and development.
Coordinate clinical departmental needs with the AVP of Surgical Services according to administrative and patient care guidelines.
Ensure patient data and medical records are maintained confidentially.