Job Description

Job Location West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Salary Range $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/year Job Shift Day

DISC Surgery Center stands as the epitome of excellence in spine care, orthopedics, interventional pain management, and sports medicine. Our seven facilities are strategically placed across California, but we aim to set the benchmark for high-acuity procedures in an outpatient setting nationwide.

DISC Surgery Center is seeking a full-time Director of Nursing to join our new location in West Palm Beach, Florida. Our cutting-edge facility will have three OR's and specialize in spinal surgery, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, General Orthopedics, and interventional pain management. This center is tentatively set to open in January 2026.

In this position, the Director of Nursing (DON) will be responsible for overseeing nursing care (PreOp/PACU and OR departments), quality improvement, risk management, and infection prevention at the center. The DON will ensure accreditation readiness, manage nursing staff, and play a key role in patient care and operational functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for overseeing all aspects of nursing care provided within the facility, including the management of the Perioperative Department.
• Lead quality improvement, risk management and education programs for the facility.

• Manages and schedule staff, ensuring adequate staffing and clinical competencies whilst maintaining fiscal responsibility with staffing

• Lead the center’s accreditation efforts, ensuring compliance with clinical documentation, quality, and safety standards.

• Supervise clinical teams including nurses, technicians, and support staff.

• Participate in ongoing education, training, and competency development for staff.

• Ensure adherence to policies, safety protocols, and risk management processes.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and committees.

• Ensure the utilization and adoption of all ASC electronic platforms to maximize their benefits.

• Assume the responsibility of the facility Administrator in their absence

Qualifications

Education and

Experience:

• Accredited nursing school graduate with current state nursing license.

• 3-5 years of experience in nursing and management experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery setting.

• BLS and ACLS certifications

• Experience with regulatory and accreditation surveys (CMS, Joint Commission/AAAHC Accreditation)

• Knowledge in CMS, OSHA, Accreditation, and AORN Standards.

• Experience with performance improvement initiatives

Skills and

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to prioritize and direct staff effectively.

• Knowledge of clinical care standards, patient safety, and risk management.

• Ability to handle emergencies and ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Working Conditions:

• The ability to lift and transfer patients weighing over 100 pounds, which may involve pushing, pulling, and utilizing a full range of motion.

• Indoor clinical environment with potential exposure to hazards.

• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl.

Why Should You Work Here:

• Nationally Recognized Surgeons: Join a team of surgeons with national recognition in the fields of spine and sports medicine.
• Leader in Spine and Sports Medicine: Be part of an organization that leads the way in advancements in spine and sports medicine.
• Opportunity for Growth: Experience professional growth in a dynamic and growing healthcare environment
• Work-Life Balance: No weekends, no holidays, and the same team every day.

DISC Surgery Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.