Chief Nursing Officer

Senior Leadership Position

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Growth & Clinical Development

• Lead the development and execution of clinical initiatives aligned with organizational growth goals.
• Collaborate with physician leadership to identify and implement new clinical programs.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and integration of new sites or services.
• Evaluate performance metrics to support decision-making.

Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Oversight

• Provide executive-level oversight of ASC nursing operations.
• Coordinate closely with the ASC Director and OR team.
• Monitor surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Lead accreditation efforts and ensure compliance.

Clinical Operations & Standardization

• Oversee daily nursing operations across all practice locations.
• Standardize clinical protocols and documentation practices.
• Lead cross-functional clinical leadership meetings.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor nursing leadership team.
• Lead workforce planning and recruitment strategies.
• Implement training, credentialing, and performance evaluation systems.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Direct quality improvement programs and safety initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Analyze quality metrics and drive performance improvements.

Patient Experience & Engagement

• Champion initiatives to improve the patient journey.
• Use patient feedback to inform operational and clinical improvements.
• Partner with leaders to resolve patient concerns.

Technology & Innovation

• Collaborate with IT on EMR optimization and digital health tools.
• Support the expansion of telehealth and patient engagement platforms.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supports, plans, directs, and evaluates activities of Nurse Managers.
• Establishes and monitors budgets and ensures appropriate staffing.
• Works collaboratively to ensure clear objectives are set and achieved.
• Supports and encourages staff development for co-workers.
• Advocates for the AMP Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Creates and maintains momentum for change.
• Develops and oversees strategies for optimal service excellence.
• Identifies and establishes effective communication processes.
• Meets regularly with key departments to maintain communication.
• Development, roll-out, monitoring, and maintenance of clinical pathways.
• Maintains an active role in the Advanced Therapeutics Department.
• Oversight and redevelopment of an OSHA program.
• Oversight and development of standards for employee health.
• Ongoing collaboration with the Medical Director for infection control.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

• Must possess the knowledge necessary to achieve goals to provide care and services.

Skills

• High-level experience and professional leadership skills in various areas.
• Identifies issues within labor contracts and partners with HR to overcome barriers.
• Able to manage and optimize patient care.
• Must adapt to changing work priorities and balance requirements.
• Must effectively analyze, communicate, and respond.
• Must be capable of having crucial conversations.

Abilities

• Must make independent judgments and decisions.
• Has the ability to handle interpersonal challenges.
• Portrays a high level of personal integrity.
• Is capable of effectively communicating with various stakeholders.
• Takes initiative in assigning tasks and resolving problems.
• Inspires organizational and individual excellence.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field required;
  Doctor of Nursing Practice or MBA preferred.
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license in practicing state (multi-state license preferred).
• Experience: 710+ years of progressive leadership in outpatient surgical or multi-site specialty care; direct experience managing or overseeing Ambulatory Surgery Center operations; demonstrated success in clinical program development and strategic growth initiatives.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills; deep understanding of outpatient care models, surgical workflows, and regulatory standards; proficiency in EMR systems and healthcare analytics tools.

Work Environment:

• Combination of office-based executive leadership and clinical site…