General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Day shift

Posted Date

06/24/2026

Salary Range: $162200 - 392000 Annually

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31187

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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In this exciting leadership role, the Director of the Stein Eye Institute Surgery Center is expected to be self-directed, exercising sound judgment while applying established standards, policies, and procedures. Reporting to the Executive Director of Perioperative Services, the Director is responsible for the clinical, operational, financial, human resources, materials management, and communication functions of the Stein Eye Institute Surgery Center, an ambulatory surgery center specializing in ophthalmic and related surgical care.

The Director provides oversight for all areas of the Stein ASC, including operating rooms, procedure rooms, pre- and post-treatment units, sterile processing, administrative support services, and implant coordination. This position carries 24-hour accountability for the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of perioperative patient care. The Director ensures continuous readiness for regulatory, licensing, and accreditation requirements while partnering with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and institutional leaders to advance patient safety, quality outcomes, patient access, operational excellence, and fiscal performance.

Salary Range: $162,200-$392,000

Job Qualifications

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Master's degree required, with at least one degree in Nursing
• Current Valid CA Nursing License
• Minimum of five (5) years of acute care nursing experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room
• Minimum of three (3) years of perioperative leadership or management experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage disaster incidents, sentinel events, and other complex clinical situations using sound judgment and critical thinking skills
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practice, patient safety principles, regulatory requirements, and professional standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of UCLA policies, procedures, and organizational standards
• Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities, manage competing demands, and lead in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate clinical and operational initiatives
• Ability to educate, mentor, and develop staff while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Perioperative Nursing (CNOR)
• Nursing Professional Leadership certification, such as ANCC Nurse Executive Certification or AONL Nurse Leader Certification
• Experience leading teams within an ambulatory surgery center and/or academic medical center environment