Manager, ASC & GI Lab

Job SummaryThe Clinical Nurse Manager - Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), Pre-Admission Testing (PAT),GI Lab, and Central Scheduling is responsible for the operational, clinical, regulatory, and financial performanceof these perioperative support and procedural areas.Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services, the Manager provides leadership to ensure safe, high-quality,efficient patient care delivery across ambulatory procedural services and perioperative preparation workflows.The Manager oversees daily operations, staffing, regulatory compliance, patient throughput, scheduling processes,quality improvement initiatives, and staff engagement while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration,and service excellence.This role collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and scheduling teams tooptimize procedural access, improve patient preparedness for surgery, and ensure efficient coordination of carethroughout the perioperative continuum.Major Responsibilities / Essential FunctionsClinical Operations & Procedural Oversight (25%)Manages day-to-day operations of ASC, PAT, GI Lab, and Central Scheduling.Ensures delivery of safe, evidence-based care in procedural environments.Coordinates patient preparation, procedural flow, recovery processes, and scheduling operations.Monitors patient safety indicators and clinical outcomes in ambulatory procedural settings.Patient Throughput & Scheduling Coordination (20%)Oversees Central Scheduling operations to ensure efficient surgical and procedural scheduling.Coordinates scheduling workflows with surgeons, physician offices, and perioperative departments.Monitors scheduling accuracy, case readiness, and patient preparation timelines.Works with PAT to reduce day-of-surgery cancellations and delays.Quality Improvement & Regulatory Compliance (15%)Maintains regulatory readiness for Joint Commission, CMS, and CDPH requirements.Ensures compliance with infection prevention, patient identification, and procedural safety standards.Monitors quality indicators including same-day procedure cancellations and patient preparation compliance.Leads performance improvement initiatives based on quality and operational metrics.Workforce Leadership & Staff Development (20%)Manages hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and corrective action processes.Develops staffing plans aligned with procedural volume and patient acuity.Ensures competency validation for nurses and procedural staff.Promotes professional development and certification attainment.Financial Stewardship & Resource Management (10%)Assists in development and monitoring of departmental budgets.Monitors productivity, staffing utilization, overtime, and premium pay.Supports supply management and cost containment initiatives.Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Physician Partnership (10%)* Collaborates with surgeons, gastroenterologists, anesthesia providers, and physician offices.* Facilitates communication between procedural departments and surgical services.Job QualificationsMinimum Education* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.Preferred Education* Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.Minimum ExperienceMinimum 3-5 years acute care nursing experience.Minimum 2-3 years nursing leadership experience.Experience in perioperative services, ambulatory surgery, procedural services, or GI/endoscopy required.Required Licensure & CertificationsCurrent California Registered Nurse (RN) LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart AssociationAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart AssociationNE-BC (Nurse Executive - Board Certified) required within 12 months of hireCNOR, CGRN, CAPA, or CPAN certification preferredLos Angeles County Fire Card within 30 days of hireAssault Response Competency (ARC) within 30 days of hireCompliance, Service & SafetyConsistently supports compliance with the organization's Code of Conduct, maintains confidentiality ofinformation, protects organizational assets, and adheres to all federal, state, and local regulatoryrequirements. Managers are accountable for communication, implementation, monitoring, and enforcementof compliance policies within their departments while promoting a safe and respectful work environment.Full-Time, Exempt