At Redefine Healthcare, we believe in providing all patients with the highest quality of care and compassion. With our dedicated team of Neurosurgeons, Interventional Pain Management Specialists, Orthopedists, Psychiatrists, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors, we pride ourselves on specializing in continuity of care for our patients. We are excited to add Vascular to our growing list of specialties.

Redefine Healthcare is looking for a dedicated, full-time Administrator / Director of Nursing to join our expanding team of healthcare professionals in our Hackensack Office. The Director of Nursing provides strategic leadership over clinical care, administrative operations, and regulatory compliance within the ambulatory surgery center, ensuring safe, high-quality patient outcomes. This role drives quality improvement, staff development, and operational efficiency while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered environment. We are looking for candidates who are motivated, compassionate and are looking to advance their career in a community that is always growing.

Job Title: Administrator / Director of Nursing

Salary/Pay Rate: $120,000 - $150,000, depending on specialty and experience

Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Paid time off, sick time, health insurance (medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness), life insurance, 401(k) with Company match, yearly bonus

Core Responsibilities

Administrative & Operational Leadership

• Organize and maintain office and clinical information systems for efficient retrieval and compliance.
• Oversee scheduling, correspondence, filings, and reporting to ensure timely completion of administrative tasks.
• Manage financial oversight functions, including budgeting, cost-control, and inventory tracking.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, State, and Federal regulations, as well as ASC accreditation standards.
• Establish apparent decision-making authority and chain of command for administrative and clinical operations.

Clinical & Nursing Oversight

• Supervise and direct all nursing care in the surgical suite, adhering to AORN standards and ASC policies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care delivery systems to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Act as patient advocate, ensuring safety, dignity, and continuity of care throughout the surgical process.
• Maintain accountability for staff performance, quality of service, and adherence to clinical protocols.
• Oversee infection control, pharmacy, central supply, and housekeeping functions to ensure safe operations.

Technology & Informatics

• Ensure effective use of EMR/EHR systems, scheduling software, and ASC-specific platforms for documentation and patient flow.
• Train staff on digital health tools and maintain compliance with data security and confidentiality standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for integration into ASC operations to enhance efficiency and patient outcomes.

Quality Improvement & Risk Management

• Lead continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives, including audits, incident reporting, and corrective action plans.
• Monitor compliance with risk management protocols, infection control measures, and adverse incident reporting systems.
• Participate in and chair quality improvement committees, ensuring measurable progress toward organizational goals.
• Track and report performance metrics such as patient satisfaction scores, staff retention, and compliance audit results.

Staff Development & Engagement

• Conduct orientation, competency assessments, and performance appraisals for all staff.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster career growth and succession planning.
• Encourage staff participation in continuing education and professional organizations.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and respect across all levels of staff.

Patient Experience & Community Engagement

• Ensure patient satisfaction initiatives are implemented, including feedback collection and service recovery processes.
• Foster a customer-focused environment for patients, families, and visitors.
• Support community outreach and education efforts to strengthen ASC reputation and patient trust.
• Promote equity, accessibility, and health literacy in patient education materials and communication.

General & Secondary Responsibilities

• Adjust surgical and staff schedules as needed.
• Resolve operational issues (late patients, no-shows, physician delays).
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and equipment use.
• Ensure emergency supplies and instruments are available.
• Maintain surgeon supply preferences and oversee culture collection.
• Establish and maintain in-service training programs.
• Cover vacancies in nursing staff and assist office personnel when needed.
• Participate in off-site functions affecting facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least two (2) years of recent supervisory or management experience in a surgical environment.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing processes and ASC operations.
• Knowledge of State, Federal, and applicable regulatory laws and standards.
• Ability to supervise and interpret clinical and administrative policies of the ASC.
• Strong organizational, managerial, and public contact skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, EMR/EHR systems).
• Must be mobile (ADA).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Graduate of a Nursing Degree Program; perioperative and/or post-anesthesia nursing experience required.

Licensure/Certification

• New Jersey State Nursing License.
• CPR, BLS, & ACLS certification.