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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the State of California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience in perioperative, PACU, OR, procedural, ambulatory, or related surgical setting.
• One (1) year of clinical management experience.
• Knowledge of State, federal and accrediting body regulations.
• Knowledge of Standards related to ambulatory surgery center.
• Knowledge of Surgical procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of Perioperative nursing practice.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
• Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and accountability.
• Participates in education and professional development.
• Supports proper chain of command and communication.
• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and effective delegation to support and manage clinical teams.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with providers, physicians, dentists, staff, students, residents, hospital partners, and the wider healthcare community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in verbal, written, and public-speaking contexts, ensuring patient-centered communication and service.
• Ability to exhibit excellent organization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills, including the ability to remain focused amid frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and manage inherently stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to make sound, reasonable decisions and respond promptly to clinical concerns.
• Ability to foster a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to display accountability, professionalism, openness, adaptability, creativity, and innovation.
• Ability to utilize computers and electronic systems proficiently.
• Ability to employ strategic thinking to support practice growth and increase patient volume.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Nice To Haves

• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience preferred, but not required for strong candidates with relevant surgical or procedural experience.
• Leadership or charge nurse experience, including precepting, mentoring, or team coordination.
• Experience with Quality Improvement (QI), Infection Control, or Risk Management.
• Experience participating in regulatory or accreditation surveys (AAAHC, Joint Commission, CMS).
• Current Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs all nursing activities in Pre-Op, OR, and PACU.
• Ensures compliance with ASC standards, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions for Coverage, state regulations, and accrediting body requirements.
• Develops, updates, and implements clinical policies and procedures.
• Identifies risks and initiates corrective action.
• Evaluates clinical staff competency and performance.
• Ensures age-appropriate and specialty-appropriate nursing care.
• Serves as liaison between physicians, anesthesia, and clinical staff.
• Ensures safe patient flow through Pre-Op, OR, and PACU.
• Creates and manages daily staff assignments.
• Monitors equipment and supplies for readiness.
• Supports efficient case flow and resolves clinical operations issues.
• Ensures compliance with sterility, cleanliness, and infection control standards.
• Oversees patient safety and emergency preparedness.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates clinical staff.
• Creates and maintains clinical staffing schedules.
• Oversees annual competencies and in-service education.
• Promotes professional growth and collaboration.
• Provides comprehensive orientation to new staff.
• Leads the ASC Quality Improvement Program.
• Coordinates QI data collection and reporting.
• Presents QI results at MEC and leadership meetings.
• Identifies quality issues and implements corrective actions.
• Supports regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
• Oversees incident reporting and investigations.
• Monitors risk trends and implement preventive measures.
• Works with Administrator to strengthen safety processes.
• Updates policies based on risk analysis.
• Directs the Infection Control Program.
• Develops, reviews, and enforces infection control policies.
• Ensures OSHA compliance and proper personal protective equipment (PPE) use.
• Conducts investigations and staff education on infection control.
• Assists with credentialing, HR compliance, and onboarding.
• Maintains employee health records and licensure verification.
• Supports policy development and administrative documentation.
• Coordinates regulatory and accreditation survey readiness.
• Provides input on budgeting and capital needs.
• Acts as Administrator in their absence.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.