Clinical Director

Director of Nursing Santa Barbara Surgery Center is hiring a Clinical Director

Santa Barbara Surgery Center is a multi-specialty and fast‑paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families. We specialize in Ophthalmology, ENT, Orthopedics, Spine, GI, General Surgery, and Urology.

The Ambulatory Surgical Services Clinical Director is responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the clinical areas (including OR and Pre‑OP/PACU) and implements process initiatives to improve efficiency of services and patient experience. The Clinical Director will report to the ASC Administrator and will collaborate with them to promote fiscal accountability, develop and revise policies, and evaluate staff performance. The Clinical Director will oversee staff credentialing, preventative safety measures, risk management duties, and use their clinical and leadership experience to enhance patient care and improve clinical outcomes.

• Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
• Assume responsibility for budgeting and resourcing
• Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programmes
• Recruit employees to ensure the department is staffed with qualified personnel
• Assign cases and create schedules for all employees
• Coordinate and supervise staff, providing constructive feedback
• Provide staff with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
• Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary
• Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies, and quality standards

• Proven experience as a Director of Nursing or other managerial position
• Experience in clinical supervision and program management
• Solid understanding of budgeting, resourcing, and performance evaluation procedures
• Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g., ISO) and regulations for the clinical field
• Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g., patient management software)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Exceptional organisational and leadership skills
• Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts

$135,200 – $166,400

Wages are determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications and experience.

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short‑ and long‑term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first‑class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

• Graduate of a professional school of Nursing
• BSN degree preferred.
• Current license as a CA Registered Nurse
• Current certification in BLS and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Three‑Five years’ operating room/critical care experience
• Two years of supervisory experience in the outpatient surgery area preferred
• Good command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients, and others
• The knowledge, skills, and abilities of a Staff Nurse are required for this position