Surgical Services Nurse Manager

Areas of Responsibility

• Maintains the standards of care and implements policies and procedures of the hospital and Surgical Services department.
• Coordinates and supervises care given across the Surgical Services Department.
• Provides direct patient care when required by the needs of the department.
• Assists anesthesia staff with the care of patients and equipment needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques, a familiarity with surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology as they pertain to the containment of contamination and the sterilization/disinfection process.
• Coordinates and oversees the orientation of new employees, agency/travel staff and performs evaluation of readiness for independent functioning.
• Coordinates departmental education with the Staff Development Coordinator to maintain compatency for all staff assigned to the unit.
• Evaluates the performance of all staff within the department.
• Establishes staffing patterns to meet the needs of the deparment volumes and regulatory requirements.
• Works collaboratively with the all member of the Leadership team.
• Coordinates research, evaluation and procurement of equipment and supplies within the department.
• Oversees scheduling of surgical cases including surgical suite availability, staffing availability, and appropriateness of scheduled cases.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory statndards including communication of expectations and auditing for compliance.
• Maintains collegial relationships with surgeons, physician assistants, and vendors.
• Collaborates and actively participates in improvement of departmental and organization outcomes.

Department Standards of Practice

• Assesses and documents departmental competencies for all roles within the department.
• Prepares and leads staff meeting agenda and coordinates education for all staff.
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate patient/family education.
• Remains current in new developments of perioperative services through continuing education and attendance at facility mandatory in-services and meetings.
• Participates in patient follow-up with quality assurance and marketing departments.
• Is knowledgeable and adheres to Patient Bill of Rights and hospital policies relating to privacy, confidentiality and respect.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of DNV requirements, requirements of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Department of Health and Human Services and shares the responsibility to see that facility and staff are in compliance.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Infection Control, Safety, Quality Improvement and Facility Policies.