Director of Nursing Services, Sacramento Ambulatory Surgery Center

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Primary Purpose Pacific Sacramento Surgery Center, LLC ( PSSC ), a subsidiary of University of the Pacific, is launching a new Ambulatory Surgery Center ( ASC ) in Sacramento, California and is hiring our inaugural Director of Nursing Services. This is a unique opportunity to help open a newly developed surgery center that will expand access to high-quality care for the community. Team members will play an important role in supporting the education and training of future healthcare professionals while delivering exceptional patient care. If you are energized by growth, innovation, and meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and be part of something new. Join Pacific Sacramento Surgery Center! Reporting to the Medical Director, the Director of Nursing ( DON ) is responsible for the overall clinical operations of the Ambulatory Surgery Center ( ASC ), including Pre-Op, Operating Rooms (OR), and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit ( PACU ). The DON ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, and effective supervision of all clinical staff. The DON provides limited administrative support and may act in the Administrator’s capacity only in their absence. Essential Functions Clinical Leadership & Oversight Directs all nursing activities in Pre-Op, OR, and PACU . Ensures compliance with ASC standards, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) Conditions for Coverage, state regulations, and accrediting body requirements. Develops, updates, and implements clinical policies and procedures. Identifies risks and initiates corrective action. Evaluates clinical staff competency and performance. Ensures age-appropriate and specialty-appropriate nursing care. Serves as liaison between physicians, anesthesia, and clinical staff. Daily Clinical Operations Ensures safe patient flow through Pre-Op, OR, and PACU . Creates and manages daily staff assignments. Monitors equipment and supplies for readiness. Supports efficient case flow and resolves clinical operations issues. Ensures compliance with sterility, cleanliness, and infection control standards. Oversees patient safety and emergency preparedness. Staff Management & Development Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates clinical staff. Creates and maintains clinical staffing schedules. Oversees annual competencies and in-service education. Promotes professional growth and collaboration. Provides comprehensive orientation to new staff. Quality Improvement (QI) & Compliance Leads the ASC Quality Improvement Program. Coordinates QI data collection and reporting. Presents QI results at MEC and leadership meetings. Identifies quality issues and implements corrective actions. Supports regulatory compliance and survey readiness. Risk Management Oversees incident reporting and investigations. Monitors risk trends and implement preventive measures. Works with Administrator to strengthen safety processes. Updates policies based on risk analysis. Infection Control (Infection Control Nurse Role) Directs the Infection Control Program. Develops, reviews, and enforces infection control policies. Ensures OSHA compliance and proper personal protective equipment ( PPE ) use. Conducts investigations and staff education on infection control. Administrative Duties Assists with credentialing, HR compliance, and onboarding. Maintains employee health records and licensure verification. Supports policy development and administrative documentation. Coordinates regulatory and accreditation survey readiness. Provides input on budgeting and capital needs. Acts as Administrator in their absence. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor of science in nursing ( BSN ) from an accredited school of nursing.
Current RN license in the State of California.
Current Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support ( ACLS ) certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS ) certification.
Three (3) years of nursing experience in perioperative, PACU , OR, procedural, ambulatory, or related surgical setting.
One (1) year of clinical management experience.
Knowledge of: State, federal and accrediting body regulations.
Standards related to ambulatory surgery center.
Surgical procedures and practices.
Perioperative nursing practice.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and organizational information.
Demonstrates professionalism, leadership, and accountability.
Participates in education and professional development.
Supports proper chain of command and communication.
Demonstrate strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and effective delegation to support and manage clinical teams.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with providers, physicians, dentists, staff, students, residents, hospital partners, and the wider healthcare community.
Communicate clearly and professionally in verbal, written, and public-speaking contexts, ensuring patient-centered communication and service.
Exhibit excellent organization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills, including the ability to remain focused amid frequent interruptions.
Work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet established deadlines.
Remain calm under pressure and manage inherently stressful situations with tact and professionalism.
Make sound, reasonable decisions and respond promptly to clinical concerns.
Foster a positive, collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Display accountability, professionalism, openness, adaptability, creativity, and innovation.
Utilize computers and electronic systems proficiently.
Employ strategic thinking to support practice growth and increase patient volume.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Nice To Haves

Ambulatory Surgery Center ( ASC ) experience preferred, but not required for strong candidates with relevant surgical or procedural experience.
Leadership or charge nurse experience, including precepting, mentoring, or team coordination.
Experience with Quality Improvement (QI), Infection Control, or Risk Management.
Experience participating in regulatory or accreditation surveys ( AAAHC , Joint Commission, CMS ).
Current Perioperative Nurse ( CNOR ) certification.

Responsibilities

Directs all nursing activities in Pre-Op, OR, and PACU
Ensures compliance with ASC standards, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ) Conditions for Coverage, state regulations, and accrediting body requirements.
Develops, updates, and implements clinical policies and procedures.
Identifies risks and initiates corrective action.
Evaluates clinical staff competency and performance.
Ensures age-appropriate and specialty-appropriate nursing care.
Serves as liaison between physicians, anesthesia, and clinical staff.
Ensures safe patient flow through Pre-Op, OR, and PACU
Creates and manages daily staff assignments.
Monitors equipment and supplies for readiness.
Supports efficient case flow and resolves clinical operations issues.
Ensures compliance with sterility, cleanliness, and infection control standards.
Oversees patient safety and emergency preparedness.
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates clinical staff.
Creates and maintains clinical staffing schedules.
Oversees annual competencies and in-service education.
Promotes professional growth and collaboration.
Provides comprehensive orientation to new staff.
Leads the ASC Quality Improvement Program.
Coordinates QI data collection and reporting.
Presents QI results at MEC and leadership meetings.
Identifies quality issues and implements corrective actions.
Supports regulatory compliance and survey readiness.
Oversees incident reporting and investigations.
Monitors risk trends and implement preventive measures.
Works with Administrator to strengthen safety processes.
Updates policies based on risk analysis.
Directs the Infection Control Program.
Develops, reviews, and enforces infection control policies.
Ensures OSHA compliance and proper personal protective equipment ( PPE ) use.
Conducts investigations and staff education on infection control.
Assists with credentialing, HR compliance, and onboarding.
Maintains employee health records and licensure verification.
Supports policy development and administrative documentation.
Coordinates regulatory and accreditation survey readiness.
Provides input on budgeting and capital needs.
Acts as Administrator in their absence.
Performs all other duties as assigned.