Director of Nursing

CPIhealth • Lone Tree, CO

27d

About The Position

CPI Health is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and operational excellence at its Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The role connects organizational strategy with frontline care delivery, ensuring patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and the development and competency of the clinical team. The Director provides leadership and oversight across ASC departments and may implement strategies and programs aligned with organizational policies, goals, and vision.

The position is accountable for clinical and operational leadership as well as the center’s financial performance, including P&L management, revenue growth, cost management, and resource optimization. It oversees staff, quality improvement, infection prevention, medication management, emergency preparedness, accreditation readiness, education and training, vendor services, and equipment maintenance. The Director works with clinical, compliance, operational, and medical leadership to support safe, high-quality, fiscally sound ASC operations.

Requirements

• Current state registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Current and valid driver’s license and proof of valid automotive insurance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Direct patient care experience.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication, and analytical skills, including the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, management, and visitors.
• Ability to make independent decisions and assume responsibility for them.
• Ability to think conceptually and apply concepts practically, including operationalizing a vision.
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems, applying general rules to specific problems.
• Ability to generate new programs and strategies.
• Ability to promote a favorable image with patients, providers, insurance companies, and the general public.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years of healthcare management experience preferred.
• At least 5 years of education and training development and presentation experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor departmental strategic plans, including staffing, fiscal management, goals, and objectives.
• Lead, develop, and manage ASC staff, including scheduling, hiring, training, coaching, and performance evaluations; initiate personnel actions as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the ASC Nurse Manager, Director of Operations, Medical Directors, physicians, and other organizational staff.
• Manage the center’s P&L, pursue revenue and volume growth, manage costs, and optimize resources.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators and improve operational efficiency using productivity benchmarks.
• Manage ASC operations to meet applicable regulatory standards and support fiscally sound operations.
• Assure quality patient care focused on best practices and lead an integrated Quality Improvement process in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance team.
• Partner with Compliance and the Governing Body to develop and implement clinical guidelines.
• Oversee the Infection Prevention Program in accordance with CMS guidelines.
• Oversee medication management, including safe storage, handling, administration, waste disposal, and controlled substance compliance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the ASC Emergency Preparedness Plan, including drills, staff training, and updates.
• Lead accreditation readiness and ongoing compliance activities, and serve as the organizational liaison during survey visits.
• Develop and oversee education and training programs, including online, outsourced, and live training.
• Conduct department meetings and quarterly one-to-one meetings with department staff.
• Build collaborative relationships, improve communication with medical staff, and support staff, patient, and physician satisfaction.
• Review literature and relevant trends, research, and concepts related to nursing and ASC practice.
• Attend ASC-related trainings and conferences and serve on relevant committees as requested.
• Manage contracted vendor services and equipment maintenance.
• Travel between local clinics as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the organization’s mission, values, and strategies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director