Manager ASC Nursing - ASC

PeaceHealth • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Manager ASC Nursing to manage coordination of activities in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), providing leadership across clinical operations and accountability for results, including costs, methods, staffing, operational performance, quality, service environment, and regulatory compliance. The role works within the scope of Registered Nurse practice to provide individualized, safe, and efficient care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team and to assist families and visitors.

The manager oversees day-to-day ASC clinical operations, including personnel supervision and performance, patient outcomes, staffing procurement and retention, regulatory compliance, and patient care and safety. The position also oversees operations in PreOp/PACU, the Operating Room, Material Management, and Sterile Processing. The manager evaluates staff performance, conducts annual assessments, delegates departmental work, manages staffing within available resources, supports staff orientation and competency documentation, and may perform patient care duties.

The role assures quality of care through alignment with standards, adherence to nursing practice requirements and governing agency regulations, and measurement of outcomes. It coordinates with internal and external disciplines involved in patient care, delivers financial results for areas of accountability, and collaborates with the ASC Administrator on strategic planning, budgeting, capital planning, equipment acquisition, and new service lines. The manager also supports strategic initiatives, addresses issues affecting goals, and maintains collaborative relationships across ASC departments to facilitate operations, quality, performance, and change initiatives.

This is a full-time, 1.00 FTE day position in Bellingham, Washington. The stated salary range is $58.70–$88.04; the hiring rate depends on factors including education, training, work experience, applicable collective bargaining terms, and seniority.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• At least 3 years of related nursing experience in a surgical or operating room environment.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Work experience demonstrating progressive leadership responsibility, such as a Charge Nurse or supervisory role in an ASC or operating room environment.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of practice upon hire.
• Basic Life Support upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 days.
• Knowledge and competency in ASC regulatory requirements, including CMS and accrediting bodies such as AAAHC.
• Demonstrated competence in area of expertise.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency using computers, including MS Office applications.
• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Responsibilities

• Manage coordination of ASC activities and provide leadership across clinical operations, including accountability for costs, methods, staffing, operational performance, quality, service environment, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide individualized, safe, and efficient patient care within the scope of Registered Nurse practice, working with an interdisciplinary team and assisting families and visitors.
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, including personnel supervision, staff performance, patient outcomes, staff procurement and retention, regulatory compliance, and patient care and safety.
• Provide clinical oversight of PreOp/PACU, Operating Room, Material Management, and Sterile Processing operations.
• Evaluate work performance and conduct annual performance assessments.
• Delegate and coordinate completion of departmental projects, tasks, and activities.
• Manage staffing levels to support optimum patient care within available resources.
• Assure quality of care by aligning the ASC with standards, ensuring adherence to nursing practice requirements and governing agency regulations, measuring outcomes, and making or recommending adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal and external disciplines involved in patient care.
• Deliver financial results for areas of accountability.
• Collaborate with the ASC Administrator on strategic planning, budgeting, capital planning, equipment acquisition, and development of new service lines.
• Assist with implementing strategic initiatives and identify, assess, and respond to issues affecting the ability to meet goals and objectives.
• Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with ASC departments to facilitate operations, quality, performance, and change initiatives.
• Oversee staff orientation, training, competencies, appropriate documentation, and best practices.
• May perform patient care duties and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional buy-up coverage options.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.
• Wellness benefits.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.

What This Job Offers

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