Director of Nursing

CPI Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations, drive operational excellence, and ensure the highest standards of patient care within our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). This key leadership role serves as the bridge between organizational strategy and frontline care delivery, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, and the ongoing development and competency of our clinical team.

The Director of Nursing provides leadership and oversight across all ASC departments, with the autonomy to implement strategies and programs that align with organizational policies, goals, and vision. In addition to clinical and operational leadership, this position is directly accountable for the center’s financial performance, including P&L management, revenue growth, and resource optimization. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, results-driven nursing leader who combines clinical expertise with strong business acumen, inspires high-performing teams, and is passionate about advancing patient care while achieving sustainable operational and financial success.

Join CPI Health and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care, developing outstanding teams, and driving the future of ambulatory surgery services.

• Develop and monitor departmental strategic planning including staffing, fiscal management, goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership, staff development, and management of key services in accordance with policies and procedures and current federal, state, and local sta ndards, guidelines and regulations.
• Oversee all ASC staff including scheduling, hiring, training and development, and coaching of both direct and indirect reports. May also assist with assessment and training for other organization staff as requested.
• Drives bottom-line growth through increased volume and effective cost management; maintains accountability for the center’s P&L.
• Develop and monitor Key Performance Indicators.
• Drives operational efficiency across the ASC through clinical productivity benchmarks, with attention to nursing productivity and resource utilization.
• Manage ASC operations that are fiscally sound and meet the CKPHE ASC regulatory standards.
• Assures quality patient care that is focused on best practice.
• Lead an integrated Quality Improvement process in collaboration with the Quality and Compliance team, inclusive of both nursing and medicine.
• Partners with Compliance department and Governing Body in developing and implementing clinical guidelines.
• Oversee the ASC’s Infection Prevention Program in accordance with CMS Guidelines.
• Oversee medication management process including safe storage, handling, administration, and waste disposal; ensure controlled substance compliance in accordance with DEA and applicable state regulations.
• Develop, implement, and maintains the ASC’s Emergency Preparedness Plan in compliance with federal and state requirements, including regular drills, staff training, and updates to the plan as needed.
• Leads and coordinates accreditation readiness and ongoing maintenance activities (QUAD A, AAAHC, or applicable accrediting body); serves as the primary organizational liaison during survey visits and ensures continuous compliance with accreditation standards.
• Develops and oversees education and training programs to ensure appropriate knowledge and competence of all ASC functions performed with the ASC. Responsibilities include oversight and development of online education, outsourced education and live training.
• Ensures the completion of performance evaluations for all assigned staff and initiates personnel actions such as merit increases, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, and terminations.…