JOB SUMMARY

To ensure the delivery of efficient, caring service pertinent to individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients; commitment to providing highest quality of care.

Reports To:     Facility CEO

Supervises:      All clinical personnel involved in Pre-Op/Admitting,  Operating, PACU/Recovery rooms.

Classification: Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma from accredited nursing program.

Licensure as registered nurse.

Minimum of 3 years management experience with emphasis on surgery in both the operating room and recovery area.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens, frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises all clinical and ancillary support personnel involved in Pre-Op/Admitting, Operating Room, and Recovery Room.

1. Establishes policy and standards of nursing care and practice (with the approval of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee) at Facility.

1. Consults with Medical Director with regard to medical problems.

1. Communicates closely with Scheduling Coordinator regarding approved procedures. Checks draft of each operating schedule in advance and makes necessary corrections.

1. Works closely with the Facility CEO to review and revise current facility policies and procedures.

1. Interviews candidates for Operating Room, Recovery Room, and Pre-Op/Admitting positions and makes recommendations to the Facility CEO for hiring or termination of employment.

1. Collaborates with the Safety Committee to develop and monitor orientation policies and procedures to provide competent staff.

1. Arranges inservice programs and schedules staff meetings.

1. Provides an adequate monitor of qualified staff. Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides relief coverage according to needs of the clinical areas. Substantiates all overtime hours to the Facility CEO.

1. Coordinates vacation and time off schedules with approval from Facility CEO.

1. Monitors licensure of professional nursing personnel and CPR status.

1. Performs annual evaluations and monitors job performance of nursing staff to confirm compliance with policies and personal protection.

1. Affords efficient flow of procedures by monitoring surgeon availability, on time arrival, and informing surgeons of any delays.

1. Monitors sterilization procedures for instruments and supplies and storage of same.

1. Arranges maintenance and repair of medical equipment.

1. Monitors efficient ordering of supplies and forwards purchase requests for capital

equipment to Facility CEO.

1. Schedules and conducts quarterly evacuation and fire drills for all Facility personnel.

1. Meets with manufacturer representatives regarding updates on equipment and new products.

1. Serves as an Ad Hoc member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee to report complication data and infection control statistics.

1. Chairs the Safety Committee and schedules meetings. Prepares minutes for report to Continuous Quality Improvement Committee.

1. Coordinates employee injury/illness program with Safety Coordinator.

1. Reviews variance reports filed by staff members. Completes investigative documentation

as appropriate and forwards to Facility CEO for review.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must be able to life and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.