What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director / Director of Nursing position at Upstate Orthopedics Ambulatory Surgery Center?
Overview
Upstate Orthopedics Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking a Clinical Director to oversee all clinical operations within our 4 operating room / 1 procedure room facility. Must be RN licensed in New York with management experience, preferably in an ambulatory surgery setting. CNOR preferred. Position is a salaried full-time position with benefits.
Qualifications
- Must possess current New York RN license.
- CNOR preferred.
- 2-5 years of management experience required.
- Experience with ASC accreditation (AAAHC desired).
- Familiarity with NYSDOH and CMS regulations and conditions.
- High level of competency in orthopedics, operating room nursing, outpatient surgery, and ambulatory surgery center site of service.
- Specific knowledge, skills, and abilities in aseptic techniques, use and application of surgical instrumentation, and specialty surgical equipment & supplies.
- High aptitude for working compatibly with physicians and staff, strong organizational skills, and a clear understanding of the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in an outpatient surgery center.
- Able to multi-task, set priorities, manage multiple projects, and adjust agenda to accommodate high priority tasks.
- Self-directed, independent problem solver.
- Able to effectively work with the OR Manager and Prep/PACU Manager to direct the smooth and efficient operation of those respective departments, delegating responsibility and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable standards.
Duties
- Reviews, updates, establishes, and enforces facility policies and procedures.
- Promptly intervenes as necessary to personnel in non-compliance of facility policies or procedures.
- Facilitates communication between administration, medical staff, and clinical staff.
- Communicates directly with physicians to assess needs for future and immediate specialty instrument, supply, and/or equipment needs.
- Coordinates with anesthesia providers for case coverage and incidental changes in case management.
- Addresses staffing needs through recruitment, interviewing, and hiring process of vacated staffing positions or for growth strategy.
- Evaluates potential candidates for hire and establishes an onboarding/orientation program to promote a successful work experience and retention strategy.
- Verifies availability of equipment and instruments ensuring they are consistently in good working condition.
- Educates center personnel in supply consumption, cost containment, product standardization, and inventory management to improve center profitability.
- Consistently demonstrates professionalism under both optimal conditions and during stressful events.
- Oversee and coordinate with the OR Manager and Prep/PACU Manager to direct the smooth and efficient operation of those respective departments, delegating responsibility and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable standards.
- Delegates authority appropriately and monitors progress of projects held by supervisors or staff members.
- Serves on the Medical Quality Assurance Committee and actively contributes to the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Perioperative Care
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $110,000 - $125,000
