Director of Nursing-Union Surgical Center

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Nursing to lead our nursing team at Union County Surgery Center. This pivotal role involves overseeing all clinical operations, ensuring exceptional patient care, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. As a leader in our facility, you will foster a culture of excellence, safety, and compassion while managing nursing staff and supporting operational efficiency. Your expertise in nursing administration, regulatory compliance, and team supervision will drive the success of our surgical services and patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all nursing activities within the surgical center, ensuring high-quality patient care and safety standards are met consistently.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff, including nurse managers, clinical nurses, and support personnel, fostering professional development and teamwork. Assist in Operating Room when needed.
• Maintain high standards of care for all patients by accurately observing, documenting, and communicating the patients entire surgical journey.
• Oversee documentation review processes, including medical records, care documentation, and compliance reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), Medicare requirements, long-term care regulations, and other applicable standards.
• Manage clinical staffing schedules to guarantee adequate coverage for all surgical procedures while optimizing resource utilization.
• Utilize our electronic medical records system, S.I.S. (Surgical Information System), platform effectively to document patient information accurately and efficiently.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, infection control, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within the surgical center.
• Maintain open communication channels with staff to promote a positive work environment that values leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Train, evaluate, schedule, and hold educational classes as required by the State of New Jersey.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medication side effects
• Lead the team as a QAPI leader, promoting/educating entire facility on the most up to date policies regarding State regulations, infection control, safety, and risk management
• Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly NHSN reporting
• Perform required physician audits as required by the State
• Must be able to work one (1) to two (2) Saturdays per month

Requirements

• Proven experience in nursing leadership within a surgical center; prior management or supervising experience is essential.
• Strong background in nursing administration with comprehensive knowledge of New Jersey surgical center facility regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage care facility teams effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
• In-depth understanding of Medicare policies, short-term care regulations, HIPAA requirements, and regulatory compliance protocols.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, manage shift schedules efficiently, and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy principles related to surgical procedures, and patient care protocols.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing documentation review processes
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail in clinical supervision tasks.

Qualifications:

• Current New Jersey State R.N. License
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a ASC Director of Nursing
• Current certifications in CPR, BLS, and ACLS
• Must be able and willing to work one (1) to two (2) Saturdays per month

Join us as we elevate surgical care through dedicated leadership! This role offers an exciting opportunity for passionate nursing professionals committed to making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing their careers in a supportive environment focused on excellence in healthcare delivery.

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of ASC Director of Nursing experience do you have?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70