ASC Administrator

Prism Vision Group•Union, NJ

22h•$105,000 - $219,000•Onsite

About The Position

The ASC Administrator is accountable for the overall administration and organization of Pavonia Surgery Center in Union, New Jersey, part of Prism Vision Group. The role plans, directs, and oversees facility functions involving regulatory bodies, licensing, clinical and quality activities, committees, infection control, surgical scheduling, and physician credentialing. Administrative responsibilities may overlap or be interchangeable with those of the Director of Nursing. The Administrator monitors patient, family, and physician satisfaction and quality of care, and takes corrective action when needed. The role oversees staffing, staff performance, policies and procedures, clinical performance standards, regulatory compliance, facility finances, scheduling, and short- and long-range planning. When necessary, the Administrator provides direct patient care within scope of practice if licensed as an RN, and supports the Director of Nursing in daily responsibilities. The stated salary range is $105,000–$219,000.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program.
Current unrestricted State of Maryland nursing license.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
At least 3 years of ambulatory surgery center experience.
Detail-oriented and well organized.
Able to handle multiple simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while remaining professional and courteous.
Able to handle patient, employee, or visitor conflicts positively.
Able to address patient and public inquiries with poise and efficiency.
Above-average ability to recognize and solve errors or problems.
Extensive knowledge of local, federal, and accreditation standards and regulations.
Demonstrated customer-service techniques.
Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor patient and family satisfaction and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Regularly evaluate the quality of patient care and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Perform direct patient care when necessary within scope of practice; provide patient care and maintain nursing-care standards as a patient advocate if licensed as an RN.
Monitor physician satisfaction and take appropriate corrective action when necessary.
Coordinate and integrate nursing care with patient care service lines to support an efficient continuum of care.
Develop, implement, revise, and review facility policies and procedures at least annually in collaboration with the Governing Body.
Monitor workforce planning and use, adjusting to workload, staffing levels, and patient census fluctuations.
Maintain staff turnover due to factors within facility control at 20% or less annually.
Monitor and document staff performance, using recognition or disciplinary action as appropriate.
Create and maintain facility meeting minutes.
Plan, facilitate, and monitor clinical performance standards.
Ensure compliance with CMS conditions of participation, state licensure requirements, and AAAHC accreditation standards.
Assist with planning and carrying out Governing Board Committee agendas and meetings, follow-ups, and reports.
Ensure physicians and staff are appropriately qualified and credentialed through review of applications, references, and verifications in accordance with facility procedures and medical staff bylaws.
Meet established financial objectives and benchmarks and provide case-costing information as requested.
Use available information systems to manage schedules efficiently.
Interact frequently with management and clinical teams and be present whenever patient care is provided.
Support the Director of Nursing in daily responsibilities and work with the Director of Nursing on HR responsibilities.
Maintain accountability for benchmarking and short- and long-range facility planning to meet goals and objectives.
Coordinate with building management to obtain required life-safety reports.
Ensure provision of durable goods needed for safe patient care.
Communicate with a positive, caring attitude toward patients, peers, staff, and other contacts; seek guidance and assistance when needed.
Complete required local, state, federal, and accreditation reporting.
Adhere to facility policies and procedures and maintain knowledge of privacy practices, the Patient Bill of Rights, infection control, and OSHA standards.
Perform other duties assigned by the Governing Body.