Manager ASC Nursing - ASC

Job Description

Peace Health is seeking a Manager ASC Nursing for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE Day position. The salary range is $58.70 – $88.04, with hiring rate dependent on factors including education, training, experience, collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

Bellingham, WA offers endless outdoor recreation, urban living, strong schools, shopping, cuisine, and scenic surrounds from sea to mountains. It hosts Western Washington University and local colleges, a robust arts scene, 65 miles of trails, lakes, forests, saltwater beaches, and snow peaks.

Manages the coordination of activities in the ASC (Ambulatory Surgery Center) and leads all clinical operations, ensuring results in costs, methods, staffing, quality, service environment, and regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrate compassion, respect, and caring while working within the scope of Registered Nurse practice to provide individualized, safe, and efficient care to patients with an interdisciplinary team and provide assistance to families and visitors.
• Responsible for day‑to‑day clinical operations of ASC: supervise personnel; staff performance and patient outcomes; staff procurement and retention; regulatory compliance; patient care and safety; evaluate work performance and conduct annual performance assessments; delegate and coordinate responsibility for departmental projects, tasks, and activities.
• Clinical Oversight of all operations within the ASC including Pre Op/PACU, Operating Room, Material Management, and Sterile Processing Departments.
• Manage staffing levels required to provide optimum patient care within the limits of available resources.
• Assure quality of care by aligning ASC with standards of care; carry out adherence to state board of nursing and state nurse practice act requirements and to other governing agency regulations; measure health outcomes against standards; make or recommend adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal and external disciplines involved in patient care.
• Deliver financial results for area(s) of accountability.
• Collaborate with ASC Administrator on strategic planning, budgeting, and capital planning including equipment acquisition and development of new service lines.
• Assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives for the department and identify, assess, and respond to issues and problems which affect ability to meet goals/objectives.
• Maintain a collaborative and cooperative working relationship with departments within the ASC facilitating operational, quality, performance, and change initiative implementation.
• Oversight of staff orientation, training and competencies ensuring appropriate documentation and best practices.
• May perform patient care duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school (Required).
• Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (Preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years related nursing experience in a surgical or operating room environment (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience (Required).
• Progressive leadership responsibility (e.g., Charge Nurse or supervisory role in ASC or operating room) (Required).
• Registered Nurse current licensure in state of practice upon hire (Required).
• Basic Life Support upon hire (Required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 60 Days (Required).
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) (Preferred).
• Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA or CPAN) (Preferred).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Preferred).

• Knowledge and competency in regulatory requirements for an ASC, including CMS and Accrediting Bodies (e.g., AAAHC) (Required).
• Demonstrated competency in area of expertise (Required).
• Strong problem solving, decision making, and time management skills (Required).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written (Required).
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Required).
• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel (Required).
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams (Required).

Peace Health is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer‑paid life and disability insurance with buy‑up options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits; and an expanded EAP and mental health program.

Please attach a current resume with your application. EEO – affirmative action employer, veterans, and disabled applicants in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.