Arringdon Ambulatory Surgery Center-Operating Room Service Line Coordinator-Full-Time

Duke University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager, RN (ANM) is a role developed to work in coordination with the nursing leadership in an assigned unit, department or service to ensure the work is accomplished safely and effectively. The ANM serves as leadership support for staff, physicians and other related providers on service-specific clinical issues. The ANM requires demonstration of leadership, clinical, and interpersonal skills. The ANM collaborates with the manager on clinical and non-clinical operations related to the designated service area. The ANM serves as the leader support for the unit/department/service when the manager is unavailable. The ANM is responsible for supervising, directing, coaching and mentoring staff under the supervision of the nurse manager of operations (NMO).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.
• Two or more years of OR experience.
• Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina.
• BCLS certification is required.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules and submit for manager approval.
• Coordinate clinical training requirements with staff regarding equipment and supplies.
• Consult with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to provide support and determine how orientation should proceed on an individual basis.
• Assist NMO in preparation, oversight, maintenance and monitoring of budget utilization.
• Collaborate with the manager for issue resolutions and projects to improve workflow processes throughout the department utilizing a proactive approach.
• Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, radiology, lab, registration) to resolve issues and improve workflow processes throughout the department.
• Participate with the nurse manager in the interview process and selection of new staff.
• Oversee various personnel actions including hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
• Mentor/coach staff to enhance hires and orientees including entry level nurses, nursing care assistants in their professional development.
• Assess the performance of assigned nurses and health unit coordinators; provide ongoing feedback and coaching.
• Understand and communicate potential clinical equipment or supply issues to appropriate support team members.
• Mentor and monitor the preceptors for all new employees.
• Facilitate provision of clinical/education updates and skill check-offs to entire staff on a regular basis.
• Provide immediate support or education on policy, procedures, equipment and supplies as needed.
• Responsible for learning, implementing and teaching new technology/procedures.
• Provide clinical consultation and guidance as needed to facilitate patient care.
• Round on patients and families to validate services are provided consistently within expected standards; provide service recovery as needed.
• Model and support the value of diversity in the workplace.
• Give assistance and/or direction to staff to facilitate quality patient flow.
• Supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patient care area.
• Provide oversight and support to charge nurse to ensure staffing needs/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency and scope of practice.
• Delegate responsibilities within the scope of practice and validated competencies in order to meet the workload demands of the shift.
• Facilitate participation of unit based staff on department and organization wide councils/committees.
• Facilitate assignments that support learning for the orientee or nurse learner.
• Promote an atmosphere of open communication that facilitates staff input into decision-making, resolution of conflict, and collegiality among all health team members.
• Communicate in an effective, professional manner.
• Support activities needed to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and compliance with clinical patient care standards and established policies and procedures.
• Review and provide appropriate follow up/communication on SRSs related to their team or patients in conjunction with NMO.
• Facilitate and encourage staff participation in departmental and hospital committee and council meetings.
• Attend departmental and hospital committee meetings as assigned.
• Coordinate, facilitate, participate or direct departmental projects with follow-through and appropriate follow-up.
• Other projects and duties as directed by the department manager.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree