Director of Nursing
About The Position
Director of Nursing Santa Barbara Surgery Center is hiring a Director of Nursing. Santa Barbara Surgery Center is a multi-specialty and fast paced ASC environment committed producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. We specialize in Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, Spine, GI, General Surgery, and Urology. Job Summary: The Ambulatory Surgical Services Director of Nursing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the clinical areas (including OR and Pre-OP/PACU) and implements process initiatives to improve efficiency of services and patient experience. The Director of Nursing of Ambulatory Surgery Center will report to the ASC Administrator and will collaborate with them to promote fiscal accountability, develop and revise policies, and evaluate staff performance. The Outpatient Surgical Center Clinical Director will oversee staff credentialing, preventative safety measures, risk management duties, and use their clinical and leadership experience to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Director of Nursing or other managerial position
- Experience in clinical supervision and program management
- Solid understanding of budgeting, resourcing and performance evaluation procedures
- Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g. ISO) and regulations for the clinical field
- Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
- Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts
- Graduate of a professional school of Nursing
- Current license as a CA Registered Nurse
- Current certification in BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others
- The knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Staff Nurse are required for this position
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree preferred.
- Two years supervisory experience in the outpatient surgery area preferred
Responsibilities
- Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
- Assume responsibility of budgeting and resourcing
- Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
- Recruit employees to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
- Assign cases and create schedules for all employees
- Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback
- Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
- Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary
- Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
