Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Surgical Center
About The Position
Florida Kidney Physicians (FKP), part of the Panoramic Health network, is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations at its Brandon Surgery Center in Brandon, Florida. The center is a roughly 10,000-square-foot outpatient vascular access facility serving patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. It has five fully equipped operating rooms and specialized physicians and clinical staff. The Director of Nursing provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for nursing services. The role ensures safe and efficient daily operations, high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, quality improvement, and staff engagement. The Director works closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and administrative leadership to support strong clinical outcomes and operational excellence. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no nights, weekends, or major holidays.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
- At least 5 years of progressive nursing leadership experience.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), surgical services, procedural center, or operating room setting.
- Strong knowledge of CMS, AAAHC, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- CNOR or another relevant specialty certification.
- Experience in vascular surgery, interventional radiology, dialysis access, or outpatient procedural services.
- Experience managing quality improvement and accreditation surveys.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and oversight for nursing and clinical operations.
- Foster a culture focused on patient safety, quality, teamwork, and accountability.
- Ensure exceptional patient care throughout the surgical experience.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing staff.
- Oversee daily surgery center operations, patient flow, staffing schedules, productivity, and clinical resource allocation.
- Collaborate with physicians and leadership to optimize workflow and operational performance.
- Support process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with AAAHC, CMS, OSHA, state licensing requirements, and other regulatory standards.
- Lead quality assurance and performance improvement programs.
- Oversee infection prevention initiatives and risk management activities.
- Monitor clinical quality metrics and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory surveys.
- Recruit, develop, coach, and retain clinical staff.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
- Promote employee engagement and professional development.
- Lead staff meetings, education initiatives, and competency assessments.
- Assist with budgeting and expense management.
- Monitor supply utilization and inventory management.
- Partner with leadership to achieve financial and operational goals while maintaining patient care standards.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive physician partnership.
- Monday–Friday schedule with no nights, weekends, or major holidays.
- Opportunity to lead an established, highly respected outpatient surgery center.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
