Director of Nursing

Clinical Director of Nursing – Ambulatory Surgery Center📍 Long Island, NY | Suffolk County💰 $135,000–$150,000 + Annual Performance Bonus + $2,500 Sign-On Bonus🕐 Full-Time | On-Site | No Nights, Weekends, Holidays or CallA busy, orthopedic-focused ambulatory surgery center on Long Island is seeking a Clinical Director of Nursing. This is a high-autonomy leadership opportunity where you'll have meaningful ownership of clinical operations, quality, education, staffing, patient care, and financial performance.What You'll LeadOversee all clinical operations and patient care standardsLead the OR RN Manager, Pre/Post Charge Nurse, and PAT departmentManage hiring, onboarding, competency assessments, coaching, and succession planningOwn QAPI, quality improvement initiatives, CMS ASCQR reporting, benchmarking, and regulatory readinessDevelop and oversee clinical education, annual competencies, in-services, and new technology/implant trainingBuild staffing models and assignments based on the surgical scheduleParticipate in budgeting, cost-saving initiatives, clinical supply management, and hours-per-case metricsFoster a strong culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and patient-centered careCollaborate with physicians, administrators, and sister centers to drive continuous improvementWhat We're Looking ForNurse management experienceExperience with orthopedic procedures such as total joints, sports medicine, hand, spine, and related surgical specialties a plusActive New York State RN licenseGraduate of an accredited nursing programCurrent BLS and ACLS; PALS preferredStrong knowledge of ASC regulations, quality standards, and patient care requirementsProven success building and maintaining high-performing clinical teamsStrong communication, leadership, organizational, and analytical skillsBachelor's or Master's in Nursing preferredPrior ASC leadership and experience with CMS ASCQR, accreditation surveys, and QAPI strongly preferredWhy Consider This Opportunity?This is a chance to have real ownership and visibility over an entire clinical program rather than being several layers removed from decision-making. You'll have direct access to the Administrator, clinical support through a larger surgical health network, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on quality, operations, staff development, and patient care.Benefits include:$135K–$150K base salaryAnnual performance-based bonus$2,500 sign-on bonusMedical, dental & visionEmployer-paid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability401(k) with 4% employer matchNo nights, weekends, holidays, or call