Director of Nursing - Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery

Director of Nursing - Ophthalmic Ambulatory Surgery

Job Category: Practice Management

Requisition Number: DIREC
004734

• Posted :
  December 24, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

CLI Mishawaka ASC
4020 Edison Lakes Pkwy
Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA

POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Nursing assumes authority, responsibility, and accountability for the delivery of nursing services in the facility. Allocates department resources in an efficient and economic manner to ensure quality patient care. Manages the clinical activities and resources of the operating room (OR), post‑anesthesia care unit (PACU), sterile processing department (SPD), and patient care on a 24‑hour basis, consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the facility and the organization.

WHAT WE OFFER
:

• Starting salary of $85,000 - $100,000, with bonus opportunity
• 6.5 paid holidays per year + 2 Floating Holidays
• Approximately 10 days of PTO within first year
• Full slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401k

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains appropriate management of financial measures including statistical analysis, wage percentage management reporting, and budgeting to ensure optimal efficiency and profitability within the practice.
• Submits annual case costing reports and suggestions to maintain budget items.
• Refers to benchmarking data (internal and external) to provide best in class measures to achieve high levels of performance.
• Maintains compliance with the organization’s confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Develops, maintains, and implements nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, organization philosophy, and operational policies while maintaining compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Conducts reviews of medical staff and peers to confirm/renew credentialing.
• Proactively develops procedures and incentives to promote workplace safety and safe work practices.
• Monitors staff for compliance with OSHA mandates and facility policies on workplace safety.
• Implements, and monitors the infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment designed to prevent the transmission of disease and infection as established by the governing body.
• Prepares or reviews infection control surveillance reports to identify trends to develop effective actions to control and prevent infections.
• Maintains infection control reports as required by state and federal regulations.
• Monitors facility incidents and complaints daily to identify those defined as unusual occurrences by State policy and promptly reports such occurrences to Supervisor for appropriate action.
• Monitors complaint reports daily for allegations of potential abuse or neglect, or the loss or misappropriation of facility property, and participates in these investigations.
• Assures staff is trained in fire and disaster, and other emergency procedures; evaluates performance during drills.
• Staff Management:
  • Ensures effective hiring, training and supervision of staff, and encourages optimal performance.
  • Proactively develops positive employee relations programs.
  • Promotes teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication.
  • Oversees staff schedules to assure they meet patient needs and regulatory and budgetary standards.
  • Evaluates the work performance of all personnel in the ASC, assists in determination of wage increases, and implements discipline according to policy.
  • Oversees and supervises development and delivery of training, certification, and education programs to equip staff with sufficient knowledge and skills to provide quality care.
  • Prepares staff for inspection surveys, instructing staff on matters of conduct and disclosure, being interviewed by inspectors, immediate corrections of problems noted by surveyors, etc.
  • Reviews and reinforces important standards previously cited.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement:
  • Ensures delivery of compassionate quality as evidenced by adequate services and staff coverage in facility.
  • Cultivates a staff that will embrace the passion of helping others to bring a personal touch to each patient’s experience.
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