Director of Nursing

We are seeking an experienced, hands‑on, and highly motivated ASC Administrator / Director of Nursing to lead the clinical and operational functions of a growing Ambulatory Surgery Center in Peoria, Arizona!

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an accomplished nursing professional who enjoys combining clinical excellence with operational oversight, team development, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth.

In this dual leadership role, you will serve as the ASC's senior operational and clinical leader, overseeing daily operations, nursing services, patient safety, staffing, quality improvement, financial stewardship, credentialing, personnel records, and coordination of all services provided by or through the center.

You will work closely with the Medical Director, Governing Body, physicians, anesthesia professionals, Human Resources, administrative staff, and perioperative teams to deliver safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Why is this an exciting opportunity?

The center is in an early stage of growth, has recently secured Medicare contracting, and is actively pursuing agreements with additional insurance carriers. With an expanding provider roster and anticipated increases in patient volume, this position offers the opportunity to help shape clinical operations, strengthen processes, develop the team, and support the center's continued growth.

If you are a dedicated nursing leader who thrives in a hands‑on environment and enjoys building successful clinical teams, this could be an excellent opportunity!

ASC Administration & Operational Leadership

Serve as the designated ASC Administrator, accountable to executive leadership and the Governing Body for daily operations and all services provided by or through the center.

Direct administrative and clinical operations across pre‑operative services, procedure and operating rooms, PACU, recovery, discharge, scheduling, business‑office support, and contracted services.

Implement Governing Body decisions and maintain required policies, licenses, permits, agreements, administrative records, patient‑rights processes, and continuous survey readiness.

Oversee contracts, vendors, purchasing, facility readiness, equipment, information technology coordination, security, maintenance, and continuity‑of‑operations needs.

Coordinate operations exclusively for the assigned Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Clinical & Nursing Leadership

Maintain sufficient qualified staffing based on case volume, patient acuity, procedure type, and the center's scope of services.

Provide clinical coverage when needed and when competent to do so.

Supervise and develop clinical staff through scheduling, orientation, competency validation, education, performance management, and ongoing coaching.

Directly oversee Registered Nurses, radiology technicians, scrub technicians, Medical Assistants, and administrative staff.

Ensure safe nursing practices, complete clinical documentation, effective patient handoffs, appropriate discharge processes, and compliance with facility policies and professional standards.

Quality Assurance, Patient Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Lead or participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Oversee incident reviews, chart audits, corrective‑action plans, clinical data tracking, monthly PACU and pre‑operative statistics, and Governing Body reporting.

Maintain continuous readiness for Arizona, CMS, accreditation, pharmacy, infection‑control, life‑safety, and other regulatory surveys or inspections.

Oversee infection‑prevention practices, environmental safety, emergency preparedness, clinical drills, medication safety, and controlled‑substance accountability.

Promote a culture focused on patient…