Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our System Health Solutions team in the role of Director – Operations. 

The Director - Clinical Operations, Ambulatory Surgery Centers is responsible for providing administrative leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making across multiple ambulatory surgery center locations. Serving at a senior level, the Surgery Center Director aims to enhance patient safety, quality of care, efficiency, and overall effectiveness. This leader reports to senior leadership within Health Venture Management and is tasked with establishing policies and strategic direction. The incumbent champions system-wide initiatives for Indiana University Health and ensures that their teams uphold IU Health’s values at the highest standards.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Executive Director – Ambulatory Surgery Center Operations 

Direct Reports: 17 

 Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be selected from a diverse pool and will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

BSN Required; Masters preferred. Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies. Requires 10 plus years progressively responsible nursing and Ambulatory Surgery Center management experience with a minimum of five years in management/leadership. Requires ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multiple locations while focusing on the unique needs of each. Requires the ability to build effective working relationships with the physicians. Requires knowledge of state and national regulatory agency requirements for Ambulatory Surgery Centers. Requires ability to learn and apply IU Health personnel policies and procedures. Requires ability to facilitate and lead work groups. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills. Requires ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships. Requires strong customer service skills. Requires ability to take initiative and meet objectives. Requires a high level of interpersonal; problem-solving and analytical skills. Requires familiarity with health care reimbursement environment. Requires the ability to manage multiple locations efficiently with objectives cascaded down. Requires the ability to attend and present at Board meetings. Responsible for Financial and Regulatory out comes.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our diverse organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair and inclusive hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.