Registered Nurse, Director of Nursing

Company: Surgical Institute of Central Florida LLC
Location: Winter Garden
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: Job Summary: The Director of Nursing plays a vital leadership role in ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care and in achieving and maintaining facility accreditation. This leadership role will oversee clinical operations, manage nursing staff, support EMR integration, and ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory bodies. Background Screening Information: This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information about the screening standards and process, visit the official resource at https://info.flclearinghouse.com . Key Responsibilities: 1. Clinical Leadership and Management Direct and oversee nursing staff in pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care. Coordinate efficient patient flow and ensure safe, quality care delivery. Provide direct clinical support and supervision as needed. 2. Accreditation & Compliance Lead initiatives to meet and maintain AAAHC, ACHA, and MBSAQIP standards. Prepare for and conduct mock surveys and staff training sessions. Oversee infection control, HIPAA, medication safety, and all compliance programs. Ensure documentation practices meet Health Information Management standards. 3. System Implementation & EMR Superuser Develop expertise in SIS Complete EMR and act as a superuser. Train new nurses and staff on EMR utilization and documentation workflows. Monitor system performance and address gaps in real-time training. 4. Patient Care & Satisfaction Ensure patient-centered practices and timely care from check-in to discharge. Respond to patient concerns and implement satisfaction initiatives. Maintain a satisfaction rating above 90% and lead continuous quality monitoring. 5. Performance Improvement & Committee Involvement Lead QI studies, track infection control data, and oversee performance improvement plans. Participate in Quality Subcommittees and Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) (see Exhibit A). Review and implement policies for EOC/Safety (e.g., Hazardous Waste, Fire Safety, Emergency Management). Ensure Health Information Management compliance (e.g., Medical Records, H&P documentation, Dictation/Transcription). Contribute to Performance Improvement initiatives (e.g., QI studies, incident report reviews, risk management). Support Pharmacy & Therapeutics efforts (e.g., medication safety, formulary management, antibiotic stewardship). Lead Infection Control and Prevention activities (e.g., IC logs, healthcare-acquired infection tracking, employee vaccines). Requirements: Licensure, Certifications, and Pre-Hire Requirements Your employment is contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida Current BLS and ACLS certifications Satisfactory background check and reference verification Basic computer proficiency Completion of all required onboarding documents Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages are preferred Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to provide patient care Proficient in problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict resolution Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies and risk management Ability to interpret and apply clinical guidelines, regulatory standards, and safety protocols Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Preferred: 1 year management or supervisory experience in ambulatory care Minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical, PACU, or ICU setting You will also be required to review and comply with all institutional policies, including safety, infection control, patient confidentiality, and clinical protocols.

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