Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing - Endoscopy Center of Toms River
473 Lakehurst Rd. Toms River NJ 08755

About the Center

Endoscopy Center of Toms River is an ambulatory surgical center conveniently located on Lakehurst Road in Toms River New Jersey. The center specializes in providing high-quality endoscopy services to adult patients in an outpatient setting. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care through a collaborative team of experienced physicians nurses anesthesia professionals and dedicated support staff. With a strong focus on safety comfort and clinical excellence we strive to maintain the highest standards in patient satisfaction and procedural outcomes.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for the overall leadership direction and coordination of nursing services to ensure the delivery of safe high-quality and cost-effective patient care. The DON works collaboratively with center leadership physicians and clinical staff to support operational excellence regulatory compliance and superior patient outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Communication

• Collaborates with center leadership to provide oversight and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling in accordance with center policies procedures and objectives
• Effectively presents information and responds to questions while maintaining professional relationships with physicians leaders staff vendors patients and the general public
• Serves as a clinical leader and resource to nursing and support teams

Patient Care & Clinical Oversight

• Analyzes and evaluates nursing care practices to improve quality outcomes
• Coordinates patient care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to ensure continuity of care
• Participates in patient care as needed and oversees clinical areas to ensure patient needs are met
• Enforces nursing practice standards licensure requirements and accreditation regulations
• Acts as a liaison between patients families and the healthcare team
• Reviews revises and implements patient care policies and procedures as needed
• Responds to emergency situations and ensures staff competency during emergencies
• Oversees nursing activities during emergencies to ensure patient safety
• Manages patient and staff flow to reduce the risk of healthcare-associated and surgical site infections
• Reviews and analyzes clinical documentation for compliance with policies procedures and regulations

Staffing & Personnel Management

• Monitors FTE utilization and recommends cost-effective staffing and scheduling practices
• Oversees orientation programs for new clinical employees
• Recommends and assists with continuing education and professional development for staff
• Prepares and adjusts clinical staffing schedules based on daily operational needs staff skill level holidays and vacations
• Ensures appropriate cross-training across clinical areas
• Reviews time and attendance records as required
• Observes evaluates and supports performance improvement of all clinical personnel
• Interprets and enforces center policies and procedures
• Works with leadership to address staff concerns suggestions and performance improvement opportunities

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Promotes adherence to safety policies and best practices
• Partners with center leadership and the Safety Officer to implement regulatory standards and workplace safety initiatives
• Maintains a safe clean and efficient clinical environment
• Oversees care cleaning disinfection sterilization and maintenance of clinical instruments and equipment
• Identifies and reports deficiencies in supplies equipment and contracted services
• Submits required documentation to risk management as applicable
• Ensures OSHA compliance and availability of required safety supplies

Financial & Materials Management

• Promotes efficient use of center resources and cost containment
• Evaluates clinical needs and makes purchasing recommendations within budget guidelines
• Assists in the development and implementation of operating and capital budgets as required

General Responsibilities

• Actively participates in center committees meetings in-services and staff development activities
• Contributes input toward short- and long-term operational and clinical goals
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of New Jersey
• Minimum of 3-5 years of nursing leadership experience (ASC endoscopy perioperative or acute care preferred)
• Strong knowledge of regulatory accreditation and professional nursing standards
• Proven leadership communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunity
• Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Paid Time Off supporting work/life balance

Apply Now Come Join Our Team!

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Toms River Endoscopy Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin religion age sex gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability or any other protected category under federal or state law.

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Director