ASC Director

ASC Director (Ambulatory Surgery Center)

Gilbert Arizona 85295

VP of Nursing/Clinical Operations

Exempt Full-Time

The ASC Director is responsible for the overall leadership operational performance regulatory compliance and strategic direction of the Advanced Spine & Pain Ambulatory Surgery Center in Gilbert Arizona. This role ensures safe highquality surgical care efficient workflow staff development and an exceptional patient experience in accordance with AZDHS QUAD A CMS and internal organizational standards.

The Director serves as the primary onsite leader collaborating with surgeons anesthesia providers clinical staff and administrative teams to maintain an environment of clinical excellence financial stewardship and continuous quality improvement.

1. Leadership & Operations Management
   Provide daytoday oversight of ASC operations including preop intraop PACU sterile processing and patient flow. Ensure safe staffing models and efficient room turnover. Lead morning huddles safety briefings and daily operational direction. Support case scheduling resource allocation and readiness for all procedures. Maintain full survey readiness and compliance with all regulatory bodies.
2. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
   Ensure adherence to:
   • Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS)
   • QUAD A (AAAASF) Accreditation Standards
   • CMS Conditions for Coverage
   • OSHA CDC AORN and ASPAN guidelines
   Lead internal audits documentation review incident reporting and corrective actions. Oversee policy development and annual review processes. Partner with clinical leaders to uphold sterile processing infection control and medication management standards.
3. Clinical Collaboration
   Partner closely with the Charge Nurse Director of Nursing or Clinical Leader (if applicable) to ensure:
   • Evidencebased perioperative practices
   • Safe patient care standards
   • Effective clinical communications
   Serve as an escalation point for operational or clinical workflow concerns. Support anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe and efficient environment of care.
4. Financial & Business Operations
   Manage the ASC budget productivity supply chain cost controls and forecasting. Monitor and report on KPIs (case volume ontime starts cancellations turnover times and patient safety metrics). Collaborate with revenue cycle on chart completeness documentation accuracy and coding/billing workflows. Identify growth opportunities and operational improvements to enhance financial performance.
5. Staff Management & Development
   Recruit hire onboard and coach ASC staff. Conduct performance reviews address skill gaps and support ongoing professional development. Develop staffing models that align with volume acuity and efficiency needs. Foster a culture of accountability clinical excellence teamwork and respect.
6. Patient Experience & Safety
   Oversee patient communication satisfaction and service recovery processes. Review patient feedback and incident trends implementing improvements where needed. Lead QAPI projects safety initiatives and performance improvement activities.

• Bachelors degree in healthcare administration business nursing or related field. RN license not required.
• Minimum 35 years of leadership experience in an ASC surgical services perioperative operations or healthcare practice management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ASC regulations (AZDHS QUAD A/AAAASF CMS).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to manage operations budgets scheduling and performance metrics.

• Masters degree (MBA MHA MSN or related).
• Experience in spine pain management or orthopedic ambulatory surgery.
• CASC certification or pursuit of certification.
• Experience leading in a multisite or rapidly expanding healthcare organization.

• Leadership & Accountability
• Operational Excellence
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
• Financial Management
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Communication & Relationship Building
• Professionalism & Integrity

• Ability to sit stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to assist with nonclinical tasks in patient care areas as needed.
• Light lifting up to 25 lbs with reasonable accommodations.

Fastpaced ambulatory surgical setting. Requires flexibility with changing daily priorities.

Required Experience:

Director