Director, Nursing, Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) & Convalescent Care Center (CCC)

Description

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!

The Director of Nursing, ASC and CCC supervises and coordinates all clinical activities related to the ASC and CCC and provides leadership in the conception, planning, development, and implementation of ASC/CCC business plans to the COO, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Board of Directors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervises one or more employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Addresses disagreements with staff to ensure a positive work environment. Works closely with HR Director on personnel issues. Reports critical personnel issues (e.g., disciplinary actions and/or termination) to supervisor.
• Provides employee management/leadership including managing training, scheduling, recruiting and hiring, performance evaluations, and maintaining a positive work environment acting as an executive-level leader.
• Oversees and coordinates quality infection control and patient safety. Identifies quality improvement projects continuously, assisting the Health and Safety Committee in reviewing and revising policies and practices, and provides timely and accurate reports.
• Ensures clinic compliance with regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies, including Medicare’s Conditions for Coverage, State of Colorado Department licensing guidelines, and Joint Commissions for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements. Continually monitors operations, programs, physical properties. Initiates appropriate change.
• Participates in committees and with the Board by leading and participating in quarterly Board meetings and with Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) teams, and presenting new policies and procedures for final approval.
• Works cooperatively with the Health and Safety Committee, Infection Control Nurse, ASC/CCC Managers, QAPI Committee, MAC, Credentialing, Purchasing Manager, Risk Manager, Medical Director, and other Directors, Physicians, CFO, CEO, COO, and the Board of Directors.
• Develops, revises, implements, and enforces policies and procedures and take charge of annual ASC and CCC licensing.
• Works with the Credentialing department to maintain and complete credentialing files documenting staff credentialing and privileges for all credentialed providers per the ASC and CCC corporate documents.
• Monitors cost containment by working with CFO and Purchasing Manager to negotiate contracts for highest quality goods and services, authorizing all purchasing and approving invoices/statements, maintain and monitor budgets (including surgical volumes) and preparing an annual budget.
• Recommends, develops, and updates strategic plans to support the ASC’s philosophy and goals.
• Works closely with COO on the timely reporting of possible risk management events, resolving patient complaints and concerns, and providing support to all risk management activities.
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Education and Experience

• BSN degree preferred
• Associates Degree from an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program.
• Five years’ clinical experience required.
• Two years’ experience in surgical setting (ASC or Hospital) management role required.
• Experience in comparable or larger facilities across multiple locations comprised of both ASC and CCC departments.
• Demonstrated experience with accreditation requirements of Joint Commission, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and/or similar accrediting bodies a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Colorado Registered Nurse (RN) license. Must provide proof of license and be in good standing.
• Association of perioperative Registered Nurse (AORN) Certification, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, preferred

Travel Requirements

Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.

Physical Requirements

(The phrases “occasionally”, “regularly”, and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to one-third of working time, “regularly” means between half and two-thirds of working time, and “frequently” means two-thirds and more of working time.) 

• The work environment is a typical medical office environment. The employee must be able to complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, patients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 8 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear up to 8 hours per day. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 8 hours a day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. The employee will occasionally assist patients in turning; will occasionally assist patient in arising from exam table; will occasionally push wheelchair patients; and occasionally assists patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or bed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement savings and profit-sharing plan participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored events

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person’s race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by March 3, 2026.