Perioperative Services Manager - INTERNAL ONLY

ESTES PARK HEALTH COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Estes Park Health exists to make a positive difference to the health and well-being of all we serve. Located about 90 miles northwest of Denver, at 7,522 feet above sea level, Estes Park Health sits in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. As a gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park, the adventurous lifestyle Estes Park supplies open endless outdoor opportunities for our staff. We promote a healthy work-life balance to give our staff the time to enjoy the “playground” that is Colorado.

From pediatrics to geriatrics, Estes Park Health supplies a full spectrum of care for our friends, neighbors, and visitors in the entire Estes Park Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park. Today, over 18,000 patients—residents and visitors alike—see our health care teams for both outpatient and inpatient services.

SUMMARY:

Perioperative Services Department Manager is responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations and oversight of the Perioperative Services department, providing leadership and guidance to the front-line staff in collaboration with the department director of Perioperative Services. The management spectrum covers planning, organizing, delegating, coordinating, staff utilization, resource management and allocation, cost controls and compliance. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Supports and collaborates with the Clinical Manager of Med/Surg/Emergency Department/Trauma and the Clinical Manager of Ancillary Nursing Services. Assures that the daily staffing assignments and staffing levels are consistent with patient needs and scheduling per the EPH staffing policy.
• Assesses quality of services delivered along with facilitating staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.  
• Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff.  
• Performs performance evaluations and disciplinary actions in cooperation with Human Resources and Nursing Leadership.
• Help recruit, interview, and hire new employees in collaboration with Human Resources and nursing leadership. (Managers and /or house supervisors).
• Assists Nursing Leadership in conducting performance evaluations of all Surgical Services staff.
• Develops, implements, and maintains all policies/procedures and forms for scope of service and departments. Collaborates with nursing leadership for house wide nursing polices/procedures and forms.
• Responsible for assessing all administrative and practice processes while continuously generating ideas for solutions and improvements of practice.
• Resolves any medical-administrative problems keeping lines of communication with staff ensuring high employee morale and professional conduct internally as well as during patient care.
• In Kronos, verify attendance, hours worked, and pay adjustments, and post information onto designated records. Also, keeps track leave time, including but not limited to, PTO, sick leave, FMLA, and STD/LTD.  
• Alerts appropriate individuals regarding ethical and legal concerns, following the chain of command (i.e., director, rick management, quality).
• Handles all employee related paperwork, including but not limited to, Personal Action Requests, User Access Forms, and FTE and Posting Requests, and ensures information is sent off to HR in a timely manner.
• Provides accurate and measurable quality metrics goals to staff and quality/safety Director.  
• Responsible for producing and maintaining budget and capital needs in cooperation with Department Director.
• Supports Department director in decision making through the until based Perioperative and Anesthesia Council.
• Ensures regulatory readiness for DNV.  
• Performs all job-related duties as assigned; may have additional department-specific duties assigned as deemed necessary by management to meet business needs.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and must possess a valid Colorado RN license or a valid multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership in the perioperative areas; 3 years in the department manager role; preferred certifications in CNOR, CAPA, CPAN and the ability to become certified in one or all within one year post hire date.
• Active certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS (American Heart Association).

PAY RANGE:

$42.08 - $63.12 per hour

BENEFITS:

We offer a full range of benefits to fit your needs and family for full time and part time employees!

All employees are enrolled in a Money Purchase Pension Plan 401(a) which replaces Social Security contributions.  You control the investments on-line yourself or with you financial advisor to help it grow.  We also offer a 457(b) plan for you to ad additional funds to your investments.

Medical – Choose from a HSA or PPO medical plan with pre-tax spending accounts.
Dental – An affordable all-inclusive services plan.  No need to choose from 2 or 3 options.
Vision – Just for you or your whole family.
Paid Time Off – Personal and sick leave immediately available as accrued each pay period.
Medical Transport – Add MASA as a supplemental for both Air and Ground usable in all 50 states.
Accident and Critical Illness – For those unexpected life issues that may happen. Cash payouts to you.
Term Life and AD&D INS. – Free to full and part time employees.
Voluntary Life Ins. – Additional coverage for you to purchase for yourself, spouse and or children.
Short Term Disability – 2 levels to purchase for your needs.
Long Term Disability – Free to you while employed.
Employee Assistance Program – A comprehensive program for you and your family member which includes a national provider network for counseling services, life balance services, legal and financial services

Statement Regarding Initial Application:

In accordance with the Job Application Fairness Act, any applicant filling out this initial application will not need to disclose any age-identifying information. This standard is upheld in any additional documents submitted alongside this initial application. Any resumes, or additional documentation, that have information that would disclose an applicant’s age can be redacted at the applicant’s discretion.

Salary : $42 - $63