Director of Nursing

ENT Center of Rhode Island•Warwick, RI

24d

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and direction of the nursing department and designated non-clinical departments within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The DON ensures safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care in alignment with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. This role oversees clinical and select non-clinical staff, directs patient care activities, manages clinical operations, and collaborates with physicians, anesthesia providers, and leadership to support SCRI’s mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing experience , including at least 2 years in a leadership role within perioperative or ambulatory surgery settings.
BLS required.
ACLS required; if not held at hire, must be obtained within three (3) months of start date.
Strong knowledge of AAAHC, Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations governing ambulatory surgery centers.
Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and critical decision-making capabilities.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.
PALS may be required based on the patient population.
CNOR, CPAN, and/or CAPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and supervision to all clinical staff, including Pre-Op, OR, PACU, and Sterile Processing.
Provide leadership and supervision to designated non-clinical staff, including but not limited to the Business Office and Materials Management.
Ensure all nursing services are delivered in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulatory standards (CMS, AAAHC, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA).
Collaborate with the Administrator and Medical Director to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies and procedures.
Oversee the hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, performance management, and evaluation of nursing, clinical, and non-clinical staff.
Monitor clinical performance to ensure compliance with quality assurance, patient safety, and infection control standards.
Foster and model compassionate, patient-centered care to achieve excellent patient satisfaction outcomes.
Coordinate with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure efficient case flow and optimal surgical scheduling.
Maintain staff compliance with credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements.
Lead Quality Improvement (QI) and Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives, including risk management, peer review, and incident reporting.
Support development and management of the nursing department budget, ensuring efficient and cost-effective resource utilization.
Participate in Governing Body, Medical Executive, and Quality Committee meetings, providing clinical reports and recommendations.
Serve as a resource to staff, patients, and families regarding clinical issues and patient care processes.
Ensure continuous readiness for all regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, and compliance audits.