Assistant Director of Nursing

Roles And Responsibilities

Leadership

• Oversee all preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing functions for ophthalmic surgical procedures.
• Serve as a liaison between physicians, anesthesia, and clinical teams to promote open communication and coordinated care.
• Participate in ASC leadership meetings, providing updates on quality metrics, staffing, and compliance initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to evidence-based surgical protocols, infection prevention standards, and sterile processing requirements.
• Maintain readiness for regulatory surveys (e.g. CMS, OSHA, state, etc.).
• Develop, review, and update policies, procedures, and competencies specific to ophthalmology

Staff Management

• Recruit, train, and evaluate nursing and ancillary staff, including RNs, surgical techs, and surgical medical assistants.
• Create staffing schedules that balance patient safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement development plans to promote staff engagement and retention.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture that aligns with organizational values and patient-centered care

Quality & Compliance

• Oversee infection control, medication management, and safety initiatives.
• Lead QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) programs, ensuring documentation and follow-up on corrective actions.
• Monitor patient satisfaction, surgical outcomes, and surgical indicators to identify trends and implement improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Officer, Medical Director, and ASC VP of Operations to ensure full regulatory and legal compliance.
• Lead emergency preparedness training and safety drills in accordance with state, CMS and OSHA standards

Operational & Financial Management

• Partner with the ASC Vice President to develop and manage the budget, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Optimize surgical workflows and turnover times to enhance case volume and operational efficiency.
• Optimize staffing workflows and limit overtime to enhance operational efficiency.
• Support capital planning and vendor relationships for surgical instruments, microscopes, and other ophthalmic equipment.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role in an ASC, hospital outpatient, or ophthalmology surgical setting.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred
• Strong understanding of surgical procedures, sterile technique, and regulatory compliance.
• Prior experience with AAAHC or Joint Commission accreditation preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, staffing, and quality improvement principles.
• Ability to mentor and motivate staff in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State; BLS and ACLS certification required.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Company paid life insurance
• 401(K)
• Paid mileage between practices during work hour
• On-going education available including certification reimbursement
• Discount Programs Including Vision discounts on products and services