Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

Carrillo Surgery Center (CSC) has an opening for a Director of Nursing. A state-of-the-art facility located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CSC is a AAAHC accredited and Medicare certified outpatient surgery center specializing in spine, pain management, and neurology. The position will be responsible for the overall operations at CSC, and will direct, coordinate, and control all aspects of CSC’s clinical operations to ensure the highest quality of patient care. Working closely with the Administrator, the Director of Nursing will oversee preventive safety measures and risk management duties, and use their clinical and leadership experience to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.

Job Duties:

· Supervise nursing and support staff, ensuring efficient operations and patient safety.

· Develop and maintain clear policies and procedures.

· Spearhead quality improvement and risk management.

· Oversee medical management, including quality of care, safety programs, and compliance.

· Participate in Human Resources processes, including hiring/interviewing.

· Governance

· Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development.

· Check daily staffing and assure staffing needs are addressed, including coordinating anesthesia coverage and staff schedules.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Minimum of three years of experience managing a freestanding ambulatory surgery center or surgery department preferred.

· RN – Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work within the State of California required.

· Bachelor’s degree in nursing – Associate’s (required)/Bachelor’s (preferred)

· BLS – Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) required.

· ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification required.

· Previous experience in leading or being a part of the ASC Accreditation process preferred.

· Working knowledge of CMS, California state/federal laws, OSHA, HIPAA, and AAAHC.

· Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, and simultaneously coordinate multiple activities.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with a large number of team members.

· Strong organization and writing skills.

· Good analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.

Ability to recognize and maintain confidentiality.