RN Clinical Director

RN Clinical Director

Our client is seeking a dynamic, energetic and experienced Clinical Director (RN) to lead the clinical team and support our mission of delivering exceptional patient care. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing both clinical and administrative operations while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and staff to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care.

The Clinical Director serves as a key member of the leadership team and will balance direct patient care responsibilities with operational, staffing, and regulatory oversight.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse who:

• Leads by example and inspires excellence in others
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Has perioperative nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center or surgical setting
• Possesses proven leadership and team management experience
• Has ophthalmic surgery experience (preferred)
• Thrives in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment
• Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Patient Care

• Apply evidence-based nursing principles and best practices to patient care activities throughout the facility
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff to ensure continuity and quality of care
• Participate in direct patient care as needed and provide clinical support to nursing teams
• Monitor clinical operations to ensure patient needs are consistently met
• Promote and enforce nursing standards, policies, and accreditation requirements
• Foster a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and exceptional service

Operations Management

• Lead, mentor, and evaluate clinical personnel to support professional development and high performance
• Coordinate procedure scheduling and ensure appropriate staffing levels for daily operations
• Develop staffing schedules, balancing patient volumes, employee availability, time-off requests, and holidays
• Assign daily duties and responsibilities based on staff experience and competencies
• Review clinical documentation to ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures
• Serve as a liaison between patients, families, physicians, and staff to address concerns and promote positive outcomes
• Monitor operational efficiency and communicate opportunities for improvement to the Administrator
• Manage inventory and supplies to maintain adequate stock levels while controlling costs
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance patient care and operational effectiveness

Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation

• Maintain current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and clinical practices to ensure compliance
• Lead accreditation readiness efforts and support survey activities
• Review and update policies regularly to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Promote a culture of compliance, quality assurance, and risk management

Qualifications

Required

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas or a compact state
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Perioperative nursing experience- means All aspects of surgery- see patient before, during and after surgery
• Leadership or supervisory experience in a healthcare setting
• Strong computer and technology skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

• Ophthalmic surgery experience
• Advanced education in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. This ambulatory surgery center is currently in the early stages of development, and our comprehensive benefits package is being finalized. We anticipate offering a competitive benefits program and welcome a Clinical Director who is excited about the unique opportunity to help build and influence the operational culture, clinical standards, and employee experience of a growing organization.

Additional details regarding benefits, paid time off, retirement plans, and other employee offerings will be discussed during the interview process as they become available.

If you're a collaborative healthcare leader who is passionate about patient care, team development, and operational excellence, we invite you to join our exceptional team.

Apply today and experience the professional satisfaction and work-life balance that make the Ambulatory Surgery Center environment so rewarding.