Director of Nursing (DON). Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job Title: Director of Nursing (DON). Ambulatory Surgery Center

Location: Fort Myers, FL

Company: Advanced Surgery Center of Fort Myers

Join a growing, high-performing surgical team

Advanced Surgery Center of Fort Myers is seeking an experienced and respected nursing leader to serve as Director of Nursing for our ambulatory surgery center specializing in spine, orthopedics, podiatry, and pain management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a clinical leader who values operational excellence, team development, patient safety, and collaborative physician relationships within a fast-paced surgical environment. The Director of Nursing will play a key role in supporting continued growth, maintaining high clinical standards, and fostering a strong culture of accountability and patient-centered care.

About us

Advanced Surgery Center of Fort Myers is a modern ambulatory surgery center proudly serving Southwest Florida. Our facility is dedicated to delivering high-quality surgical care through advanced technology, experienced clinical staff, and a commitment to exceptional patient outcomes.

We take pride in maintaining a professional, efficient, and collaborative environment where both patients and staff are supported at the highest level.

Position overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for overseeing all nursing and clinical operations within the surgery center. This individual will work closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, administrators, and clinical staff to ensure excellence in patient care, regulatory compliance, operational performance, and staff leadership. The ideal candidate will bring prior ASC leadership experience along with a strong background in orthopedic and spine procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily nursing and clinical operations
• Supervise, support and develop clinical staff
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards
• Maintain high standards for patient care, safety, and infection prevention
• Develop and implement clinical policies, procedures and workflow improvements
• Manage staffing schedules, onboarding, training, and performance evaluations
• Collaborate closely with physicians, anesthesia providers, and administrative leadership
• Oversee clinical inventory management, supplies and vendor coordination
• Support quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and reporting processes
• Foster a professional, team-oriented and patient-focused culture

Qualifications

• Active Florida RN license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years of nursing leadership experience in an ASC setting
• Strong experience in orthopedic and spine procedures required
• Knowledge of ASC operations, regulatory standards, and accreditation requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with EMR systems and surgical operations preferred
• Current BLS/CPR and ACLS certifications required

What makes this opportunity different?

• Work with highly specialized orthopedic and spine surgeons
• Join a growing and innovative ASC environment
• Leadership role with real influence and visibility
• Supportive executive and physician collaboration
• Strong clinical team and positive workplace culture
• Opportunity to help shape operational growth and process improvement

Why join our team?

• Competitive compensation package based on experience
• Sign-on bonus available for highly qualified candidates
• Relocation assistance may be considered
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment

Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends
• 8-hour morning shifts

Location

Fort Myers, FL 33907
(In-person position)

If you are a motivated nursing leader ready to join a respected surgical team and make a meaningful impact in a growing ASC environment, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working at an ambulatory surgery center?

Work Location: In person