Director of Nursing

Rocky Hill Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to join our great team of professionals.

At Rocky Hill Surgery Center, you will not work weekends, holidays or have an on‑call rotation!

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Free Parking
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

Our busy ophthalmology surgery center provides outpatient surgical procedures to Rocky Hill, CT and the surrounding communities. We are looking for a Director of Nursing who is a team player, detail oriented, and committed to delivering excellent care to our patients.

Clinical Director/Director of Nursing

Exempt

Administrator

Nursing Department

$125,000 - $165,000 annually

The Clinical Director/Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall management and leadership of the nursing department and non‑clinical department within the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Clinical Director/DON ensures safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective patient care in compliance with all regulatory standards, accrediting bodies, and organizational policies. This role oversees clinical staff and non‑clinical staff, coordinates patient care activities, develops and implements policies and procedures, and collaborates with physicians, staff, and leadership to achieve organizational goals.

• Provide leadership and supervision to all clinical staff, including pre‑op, OR, PACU, and sterile processing.
• Provides leadership and supervision to all non‑clinical staff including but not limited to business office and material management.
• Ensure nursing services are delivered in accordance with the facility’s policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory standards (CMS, AAAHC, Joint Commission, OSHA, HIPAA).
• Collaborate with the Administrator and Medical Director to develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies and procedures.
• Oversee the hiring, training, development, scheduling, and evaluation of nursing, clinical staff, and non‑clinical staff.
• Monitor clinical performance, ensuring quality assurance, patient safety, and infection control standards are met.
• Direct staff in providing compassionate, patient‑centered care and maintaining excellent patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Coordinate with physicians and anesthesia providers to ensure efficient surgical scheduling and optimal patient flow.
• Maintain compliance with credentialing, licensure, and continuing education requirements for staff.
• Lead Quality Improvement (QI) and Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives, including risk management and incident reporting.
• Support the development and management of the nursing department budget, ensuring efficient use of resources and cost‑effective operations.
• Participate in Governing Body, Medical Executive, and Quality Committee meetings, providing clinical expertise and reports.
• Act as a resource to staff, patients, and families regarding patient care issues.
• Ensure readiness for all regulatory inspections, surveys, and accreditation reviews.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred;
Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred.

Licensure:

Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of progressive nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role within perioperative or ambulatory surgery settings.

Certifications:

• Current ACLS certifications required. If not held at hire, must be obtained within three (3) months of start date.
• PALS may be required based on the patient population.
• CNOR, CPAN, and or CAPA Certification preferred.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of AAAHC, Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulations for ambulatory surgery centers.
• Demonstrated leadership, team‑building, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational,…