Director of Nursing

Job Title: Director of Nursing
Location: Plantation, Fl.
Status: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (No Weekends, No On-Call)

Position Summary:
The Director of Nursing (DON) will play a critical role in the successful launch and operation of our newly built (2) Operating Room and (1) Procedure Room Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This position will work in close collaboration with the ASC Administrator to recruit, develop, and manage the clinical team, ensuring a safe and efficient surgical environment. The DON will oversee clinical personnel at the center, clinical education initiatives, quality improvement and risk management efforts, and maintain adherence to all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff Recruitment and Development: Assist the ASC Administrator in recruiting and onboarding clinical staff, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and patient care standards.
• Clinical Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop clinical staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, excellence, and continuous learning.
• Education Initiatives: Ensure staff meets the annual clinical education requirements, competencies and ongoing professional development.
• Quality Improvement & Risk Management: Serve as the central representative for all quality improvement and risk management initiatives. Monitor clinical outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective action plans. Submit end of month Quality Measures report.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and accreditation standards (AAAHC, ACHA). Manage the daily, weekly, and monthly compliance processes to maintain a safe and compliant clinical environment.
• Operational Management: Oversee clinical operations, optimizing workflow efficiency, cost effective inventory control, managing staffing schedules, monthly staff meetings, and ensuring the highest level of patient care in the operating rooms and recovery areas. Collaborate with business office to ensure proper scheduling of clinical cases.
• Surgical/Clinical Support: Assist as needed in clinical roles around the center, including functioning as an OR Circulator, particularly for orthopedic and spine surgery procedures if needed.
• Reporting: Regularly report operational and quality performance metrics to the ASC Administrator.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is a plus.
• Active RN license in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as an OR Circulator, with direct experience in orthopedic and/or spine surgeries. First Assist, CNOR or Surgical Tech Experience a plus. Preoperative and/or PACU experience a plus.
• Previous experience in a nursing leadership or management role preferred.
• Strong understanding of ASC operations, regulatory requirements, and quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage clinical schedules, optimize operational flow, and mentor staff effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Bilingual-Spanish Speaking (Preferred)

Work Environment:

• ASC operating hours: Monday through Friday (no weekends, no on-call).
• Observance of major holidays.
• Fast-paced, team-oriented environment focused on patient safety and exceptional clinical outcomes.

Reports To: ASC Administrator

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to build and lead a clinical team in a state-of-the-art facility.
• Work-life balance with no weekends, nights, or on-call requirements.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

About Us:
Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 200 locations in 33 states.  We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients.

This center is a newly established, state-of-the-art ASC specializing in outpatient orthopedic and spine surgery. Our mission is to provide the highest quality surgical care with a patient-centered focus in a safe and efficient environment. Join our dynamic team as we build a best-in-class center for surgical excellence.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more! 

 Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.