Surgery Center Director-Jules Stein Eye Institute
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
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
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
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
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