Director of Nursing (DON) - Ambulatory Surgery Center
Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-4:30 PM | $90,000-$110,000/year | Full-Time
Location: Barrington, IL 60010
What You'll DoAs the Director of Nursing, you'll oversee nursing operations, regulatory compliance, and staff development while ensuring safe, efficient patient care throughout the surgery center.
- Lead daily nursing and clinical operations
- Coordinate staffing, scheduling, and workflow to support procedural volume
- Supervise, coach, and evaluate clinical and non-clinical team members
- Oversee onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and continuing education
- Foster a positive, patient-centered culture and strong team engagement
- Lead Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives
- Investigate incidents and conduct root cause analyses
- Ensure compliance with CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory standards
- Oversee Life Safety, Infection Prevention, and Radiation Safety programs
- Maintain required audits, reports, training, and regulatory documentation
- Participate in leadership meetings and other responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Previous experience supervising or leading clinical staff required
- Working knowledge of CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, and regulatory compliance standards required
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Infection Preventionist certification preferred
- Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), surgical services, or procedural care leadership experience preferred
What Makes You Successful- Inspires and develops high-performing clinical teams
- Communicates effectively with physicians, staff, and leadership
- Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Committed to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes
- Able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic clinical environment
- Promotes accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement
Benefits
Health & Wellness- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health Management Tools
Financial & Protection- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- DailyPay - Access Your Pay When You Need It
Work-Life & Additional Perks- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company-Paid Holidays
- Monday-Friday Schedule
- Bonusly Employee Recognition Program
- LifeMart Employee Discount Program
- Travel Assistance Program
- Identity Theft Protection Services
Join Our TeamIf you're looking for an opportunity to influence clinical excellence, develop a talented nursing team, and make a lasting impact on patient care in a respected outpatient surgery center, we'd love to hear from you.
