Regional Nurse Director- Ophthalmology Ambulatory Surgical Centers

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Nurse Director to lead clinical operations across our ophthalmology ambulatory surgical centers in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, and Warwick, Rhode Island.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a nurse leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys working closely with physicians and anesthesia professionals, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while developing high-performing teams.

As Regional Nurse Director, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across two established ambulatory surgery centers while partnering directly with the Executive Leadership Team, Eye Surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical staff. You will play a key role in shaping operations, supporting employees, managing resources, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Monday–Friday schedule — no evenings or weekends
• Regional leadership responsibility across two ophthalmology ambulatory surgery centers
• Direct visibility and collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team
• Opportunity to influence clinical operations, culture, and patient experience
• Leadership role with meaningful autonomy and decision-making authority
• Focused ophthalmic surgical environment rather than a large hospital setting
• Opportunity to build strong relationships with clinical teams and develop future leaders
• Lead accreditation and compliance efforts for AAAHC

• Provide regional nursing leadership and oversight for the Dartmouth, MA and Warwick, RI ambulatory surgical centers.
• Ensure safe, efficient, high-quality patient care throughout the perioperative experience.
• Partner closely with Eye Surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical leadership to optimize surgical flow, patient outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee daily nursing operations and proactively identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and the patient experience.
• Develop, implement, and maintain clinical policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

• Recruit, onboard, coach, develop, and retain talented nursing and clinical staff.
• Create and maintain effective staffing schedules that support patient volume, surgical needs, and appropriate staffing levels.
• Manage employee relations with professionalism, consistency, and a commitment to a positive workplace culture.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and staff development activities.
• Identify opportunities for staff education, engagement, and professional growth.
• Serve as a visible and approachable leader for the nursing and clinical teams.
• Develop, manage, and monitor nursing and operational budgets.
• Partner with Executive Leadership to establish financial goals and identify opportunities for responsible cost management.
• Monitor staffing, supplies, equipment, and other resources to ensure efficient operations without compromising patient care.
• Participate in capital planning and operational decision-making.

• Serve as the clinical leader responsible for AAAHC compliance and accreditation readiness.
• Lead ongoing preparation for surveys, including policy review, staff education, documentation, quality initiatives, and regulatory readiness.
• Monitor compliance with applicable state, federal, and professional standards.
• Develop and oversee quality improvement initiatives and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain a culture of continuous survey readiness rather than preparing only when an accreditation survey is approaching.
• Work collaboratively with the…