Surgery Center Administrator

NVISION Eye Centers•San Diego, CA

7d•$145,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Center Administrator is responsible for overseeing the daily clinical and operational activities of the surgery center. This role ensures high-quality patient care, efficient workflows, regulatory compliance, and effective staff performance. The Administrator applies strong peri-operative knowledge and leadership experience to guide clinical teams and collaborates closely with the Senior Director of ACS Operations to uphold the highest standards of medical care.

Requirements

Current and valid California Registered Nursing (RN) license.
Minimum of five years of nursing experience within surgical facility operations (multi-specialty or ophthalmology preferred).
Strong fiscal management, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee and support day-to-day center operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.
Monitor FTE utilization and recommend strategies for cost-effective staffing and labor practices.
Prepare or delegate clinical staffing schedules considering vacations, holidays, skill mix, and daily operational needs.
Ensure appropriate cross-training of staff to promote productivity, flexibility, and effective coverage across clinical areas.
Observe, evaluate, and support clinical personnel performance, promoting continual improvement in quality of care.
Oversee comprehensive orientation and onboarding programs for all new clinical staff.
Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to staff; make recommendations regarding salary adjustments, promotions, and terminations.
Evaluate employee suggestions, grievances, and operational processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
Direct and participate in center committees, meetings, in-services, and other organizational activities.
Manage the performance of contracted service providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) to ensure high-quality and timely services.
Oversee medical staff and allied health credentialing programs.
Collaborate with the Medical Director to support ongoing and event-related peer review processes.
Develop, interpret, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and programs that meet standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Assist in the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the center’s Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
Support policy and procedure reviews for the Governing Board, CQI committee, and broader healthcare team.
Ensure OSHA compliance, staff education, and availability of necessary supplies and equipment.
Monitor and analyze Monthly Operating Reports (MOR) to support fiscal accountability and operational decision-making.
Assist with the development and execution of the surgery center’s marketing plan in collaboration with the management company and Governing Board.