TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physically able to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time

• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

• Requires the use of office equipment, phones, fax, email

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or instruments

• Requires ability to hear, see and speak

• Able to move up to 100 pounds

• Requires the ability to distinguish letters and symbols in the English language

• Requires working under variable conditions and/or working irregular hours

• Requires exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work is performed in the pre- and post-operative bay(s) of the center with some involvement with business office and other clinical areas

• Continuous multi-tasking skills required

• Significant contact with staff/co-workers, patients and their families, other employers, physicians and their office staff, and other members of the health care community

• Minimal travel may be required

• Routinely deal with proprietary and confidential information

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the efficient supervision and function of the preoperative and post-operative departments, including high levels of productivity and cost-effective supply utilization

• Supervises the operation of the pre- and post-operative departments, uses available resources to adequately maintain the physical property and assets of the departments / center

• Assures the daily operations of the pre- and post-operative departments always comply with local, state, federal regulatory requirements and the accrediting organization’s guidelines

• Provide nursing expertise; recommend scheduling assignments of staff, and supplement staff, as needed, to assure safe care, based on patient acuity and age specific criteria

• Establish and maintain excellent physician relationships, interact with physician’s offices and their leaders / staff to bring forward best outcomes for patients

• Assists in developing policies, procedures, and staffing essential to the achievement of the philosophy and objectives of the Center. Reviews and revises these in collaboration with the Clinical Director, Administrator, the nursing staff and the professional staff, keeping up to date on current trends in nursing practice and patient care

• Participate in interviews for staff selection

• Assist in evaluating staff member performance

• Demonstrate leadership skills and values of the center

• Identifies and requests appropriate personnel, equipment, and supplies to the Clinical Director

• Evaluates programs and patient care activities

• Recommends an organizational structure, assigning responsibilities and delegating authority that shall facilitate safe, effective, and efficient care for the patient to the Clinical Director

• Recommends standards of nursing care within the pre- and post-operative areas in compliance with professional nursing standards to the Clinical Director and implements initiatives as deemed necessary by the Clinical Director

• Assists Clinical Director in preparing weekly and monthly nursing schedules as needed

• Initiates and / or supports activities to control costs

• Reduces chance of surgical site infections by directing attention to infection control and environmental safety practices

• Establishes, maintains, and evaluates quality control studies within the pre- and post-operative areas in collaboration with the Clinical Director and the Administrator to improve the services these departments provide to others

• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and participates in emergency preparedness drills

OSHA Exposure Classification:

• Job Category I.Direct contact with blood or other body fluids to which universal precautions apply.Personal protective equipment is made available and must be worn

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing, preferred

• Current registered nurse licensure in State of employment

• 2 years of leadership experience in an intra-operative setting within ambulatory surgery center setting preferred

• Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership and teaching capabilities

• BLS / ACLS certification required; PALS certification, as applicable

• Ability to communicate directly and professionally

• Ability to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards

• Maintains regular attendance

INDNUR

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.