Posted Jul 13, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
UNC Health is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $107k–$154k a year.
About this role
UNC Health is seeking an experienced nurse leader to serve as Director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), providing system-wide leadership for the optimization, growth, and operational performance of our ambulatory surgery portfolio. This role will partner closely with physicians, nursing, anesthesia, finance, strategy, facilities, and executive leadership to drive quality, patient experience, operational efficiency, throughput, workforce engagement, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth across the ASC portfolio. The position will also monitor evolving payer and reimbursement trends, helping ensure UNC Health remains well-positioned to deliver care in the most appropriate and cost-effective settings. The ideal candidate is an experienced nurse leader with strong operational and financial acumen, deep expertise in ambulatory surgery center management and operations, and a proven ability to lead change for complex initiatives across a matrix health system.
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Experience with new facility activation, regulatory and accreditation preparedness, and physician partnership is highly desirable.
Skills for this role
ambulatory surgery center management and operationsoperational and financial acumennew facility activationregulatory and accreditation preparednessphysician partnershiplead change for complex initiatives
Requirements
RN License, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 3 years experience, Outpatient surgery experience, Outpatient facility experience, Hospital experience, Senior level, CMS regulatory compliance, Healthcare financial management, Capital budget management, Operational budget management, Staff supervision, Nursing team management, Strategic management, Leadership, Hospital accreditation, Evidence-based practice, Perioperative care, Ambulatory surgery center experience
About the employer
UNC Health
Academic Medical Center
UNC Health is a large, inclusive healthcare system with over 40,000 teammates across North Carolina, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities they serve. The system is anchored in the Chapel Hill area as…
2.3 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Large system with 40,000+ teammates offering diverse career pathways
+Comprehensive and flexible benefits package with work and family programs
+Employees report feeling personally appreciated
What reviewers flag
−Management rated relatively low at 3.3 out of 5 by employees
−Job security and advancement opportunities rated only moderately at 3.5 out of 5
−Work-life balance, while above average, is not notably strong at 3.7 out of 5
Benefits: UNC Health offers a flexible and comprehensive benefits package along with valuable work and family programs. These programs are designed to allow employees to tailor benefits to their unique needs, including retirement savings options and career development support.
Living in Morrisville, NC
Morrisville sits in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle, offering nurses easy access to major healthcare systems in nearby Raleigh and Durham. This compact suburb blends small-town feel with big-city convenience, thanks to its location near RDU Airport and a growing, diverse community.
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