What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Director - Surgery/OR position at HighPoint - Sumner Regional Medical Center?
Asst Director - Surgery / OR-7457-12159
Description
Assists with the daily direction of personnel and resources within a clinical specialty or department. Provide clinical leadership necessary for coordinating and managing resources that contribute to high quality care in a cost effective manner. To collaborate with physicians and others to ensure optimal patient care during surgical procedures. Responsible for the Laser Safety Program in the Operating Room.
Reports to : Director - Surgical Services
Coordinates staff scheduling, educational / development activities, and performance evaluations. Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of clinical services. Performs quality assurance studies and assists with implementation of QA / QI initiatives. Serves as a resource to staff and external contacts on issues related to patient care, patient flow and clinical standards, policies and procedures. Monitors departmental compliance with applicable requirements, including accreditation, legal, and The Joint Commission. Performs direct patient care, within scope of practice, as necessary Ensures employee competence is accurately assessed, obtained, and documented Assists with employee corrective counseling / behavioral accountability Performs timekeeping for specified areas Assists with productivity reports for specified areas Assists in obtaining pricing quotes for repairs, replacements, or newly requested equipment Assists with the evaluation of new products and the organization of approved product trials Serves as a physician liaison for designated areas Provides oversight of projects and service line expansions for specified areas Performs duties and responsibilities for Laser Safety, as outlined in the Laser Safety Officer policy.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Nursing or RN Diploma or
Graduate of a Surgical Tech Program - Required Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Skills
Certifications :
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required to be current upon hire.
ACLS & PALS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) - Required within 6 months of employment, if not current upon hire Required Skills
Licenses :
If educated as a Nurse, must have a State of Tennessee or Multi-State Registered Nurse licensure.
If educated through a Surgical Tech Program, must meet the following requirement : Surgical Tech Certification is required upon hire unless qualifications are met under the TCA Section 68-57-102 grandfather clause effective 7 / 1 / 2006.
Surgical Assistant Certification - Required Minimum Work Experience
5 years of experience in Surgical Services as Nurse or Surgical Tech / First Assistant - Required
OR Support Staff
Primary Location
Tennessee-Gallatin
Schedule
Full-timeWork ScheduleDay shift, 7-10 hr / shift, weekdays only
