Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
Responsible for coordinating and directing activities of the Center according to accepted standards. Responsible for the fiscal activities of the center. Works collaboratively with Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or Charge Nurse (as required) to oversee the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling, according to the centers policies, procedures, and objectives. Responsible for management of all aspects of personnel, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Works closely with the Governor’s Board and center staff in coordinating patient and staff service functions.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Associates and / or Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university
- Master’s degree preferred
- At least five (5) years of healthcare-management experience
- At least one (1) year experience in an ASC
- CPR certification and / or ACLS-PALS certification (as required by Center)
- Evidence of leadership qualities
- Strong ethical and moral character references
- Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in
- American English (if Center requires bilingual, this section can be modified)
- Computer literacy
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Operations :
Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practicesOversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areasDirects and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activitiesProvides input regarding short and long term goals of the CenterEnsures center is clean and facility is maintained per policy, accreditation, and regulatory complianceEnsures equipment is clean, disinfected, sterile (as required), and operational at all timesEnsures continuing education for clinical staff members as neededMonitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operationManages performance of services provided by contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping)Prepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and dutiesaccording to experience and skill level to provide quality patient careEnsures staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment for all areasReviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logsObserves and evaluates the performance of all center personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of careand servicesCounsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and / or terminationsEvaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of careAnalyzes data from quality assurance performance-improvement program and prepares reports and action plansShares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnelRegular and predictable attendanceAttends all required educationServes in the role of Disaster Coordinator and works with applicable agenciesMedical Staff
Maintains open line of communication with Medical Director, Anesthesia Director, and QAPI ChairmanOversees medical staff / allied health credentialing programCoordinates with Medical Director ongoing and event related Peer Review ProcessesMaintains confidentiality of medical staff / allied health credentialing filesRegulatory
Remains current on applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting-bodystandardsSubmits required reports on a timely basisDevelops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices to meetrequirements of regulatory and accrediting organizationsReviews policies / procedures to ensure continued compliance with state, federal, and accrediting-body rules, regulations, and standardsQuality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) :
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center’s adopted quality assessment, performance improvementprogramAssists in the maintenance, education, and implementation of the centers policies and procedures to the GoverningBoard, the QAPI committee (as required) and the wider Healthcare teamAssists in the implementation and maintenance of the center’s adopted compliance programActively contributes to the QAPI process and identifies his or her own role and contributionsAbility to analyze data from performance improvement program, prepare reports, and develop action plans forpresentation to the QAPI CommitteeServes on the Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement (QAPI) committeeSafety
Implements best practices and regulations adopted, to provide safety in the workplaceMonitors the Center’s physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, andefficienciesMonitors the care, cleaning, and required maintenance of equipment to maintain proper working conditions. Identifiesand evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomesWorks with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy / procedurecomplianceSubmits information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reportsEnsures OSHA regulations are met, clinical staff are educated, and supplies are readily availableMaintenance and Materials Management
Identifies need for new / different items, in regard to trends and center needs, within budget allowances, to promote costeffectiveness, and minimize wastePromotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resources, utilizing Materials Management principalsAnalyzes and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements within the centerEnsures center is maintained to provide a comfortable and safe working environmentChairs or participates on designated committeesEnsures adequate inventory and manages new product / equipment implementationMonitors and verifies required materials management documentation (i.e., purchase orders, invoices, delivery receiptsetc.) are current and completeEnsures appropriate purchasing practices are followedMarketing
Assists with marketing plan in collaboration with management company and Governing BoardMarkets to managed-care entities (as required by center)Markets to physicians and their staff (as required by center)Maintains awareness of medical community and assesses new provider’s candidacy for medical staff membershipFinancial
Monitors and analyzes monthly operating reports (MOR)Promotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resourcesAssists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgetsSubmits reports on the Center’s fiscal, human, and material resource requirementsConducts and analyzes cost benefit analysis to identify potential cost-effective improvements and makerecommendationsApproves payroll submissionsProfessional Competence :
Participates in continuing education and other learning experiencesMaintains membership in relevant professional organizationsSeeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilitiesShares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnelESSENTIAL VALUES, CODES OF CONDUCT
Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of ConductAdheres to the Nursing Scope of Practice – for Registered Nurses onlyPromotes patient safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain of CommandPromotes patient and physician satisfactionFollows all rules and regulations for PHI and HIPAA protections of patient informationFollows all policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, attendance, timeliness, and safeguarding confidentialinformationReports incidents in a timely manner, in RL6Detail orientedAttitude that is caring, respectful, sensitive, tactful, compassionate, empathetic, and tolerantRecognizes and defines problems, collects data, establishes facts, draws valid conclusions, and corrects errorsAbility to multi-task effectively and efficientlyAbility to effectively present information, respond to questions and professionally interact verbally and / or in writing withmanagers, co-workers, patients, and the general publicAbility to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variablesExhibits mental alertness for quality decision making and exercising good judgmentWorks well with others – a team playerExhibits high level of integrityApply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay, Medical, Dental and Vision Plans p lus Work / Life balance by Paid Time Off
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We are an equal opportunity employer.
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