Ambulatory Surgery RN Manager - Orthopedics
About The Position
OrthoNY is opening a brand new, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center in Wilton, NY and we're looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to support the Director of Ambulatory Surgery! The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, critical care experience, and a positive, team-first attitude to help drive clinical excellence and patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment. The Clinical Nurse Manager supervises daily clinical operations of the Surgery Center including PATs, Pre-op, PACU, OR and Sterile Processing in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation regulations and guidelines, as well as established Surgery Center policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted NYS RN License required
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
- Minimum five (5) years clinical experience as a RN; preferably some or all clinical experience in an ambulatory surgery center, or surgical service department with outpatient cases
- Minimum two (2) years supervisory and/or management experience
- Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective and functional environment
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Oversee patient care activities in preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative
- Prepare the daily surgical schedule and coordinate staff breaks and lunches
- Monitor case progress and times, respond to issues to minimize delays, and maintain smooth case flow
- Monitor that necessary staff, equipment, and supplies are available
- Update and maintain surgeon preference cards
- Supervise inventory and supplies, controlled drugs, and equipment as it relates to clinical operations
- Coordinate with medical staff and management team to utilize resources considering patient care, patient census, patient acuity, allocation of resources, and unit environment
- Coordinate, facilitate, and manage change within clinical operations
- Conduct clinical orientations
- Provide direction and guidance for staff members concerning individual competencies
- Takes patient assignments when necessary
- Assist with preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative staff in the evaluation of current practice through quality and performance improvement activities
- Assist with staff development and performance management (payroll, coaching, corrective action and performance appraisals)
- Assist with management of physician block time including evaluating utilization and making recommendations for changes to increase the efficiency of the Center
- Assist with provider credentialing, infection control and quality improvement activities as requested/needed
- Ensure accuracy of medical records
- Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information
- Other responsibilities as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
