Assistant Patient Care Director - Operating Room

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

10h•$107,000 - $163,250

About The Position

Assistant Patient Care Director 11am-9pm Operating Room Clinical Services Overview: The Assistant Patient Care Director (or Assistant Manager, Clinical Services, or Assistant Nurse Manager) will support the oversight of the clinical and operational functions of the patients. The Assistant Patient Care Director will be a change facilitator. Responsibilities include working with the Patient Care Director, Medical and Surgical teams and Professional Development (PD) team to set goals and objectives in accordance with HSS strategic initiatives, as well as planning, organizing, and monitoring unit activities. The Assistant PCD will partner with the Patient Care Director with the fiscal responsibility for the unit, facilitating efficient and cost-effective daily operations. The Assistant PCD will assist with the management and evaluation of unit and staff performance while establishing an environment where both staff and patients are able to reach their full potential. They will coordinate and lead unit activities to assure optimal and appropriate care for patients, consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Nursing Department and Hospital for Special Surgery. They will collaborate with the Patient Care Director, Frontline staff and the Interdisciplinary Team to promote the highest standards of care and safety as is critical to the mission of HSS.

Requirements

Bachelors Nursing / BSN
Masters, or currently enrolled
Registered Nurse License, BLS
Certification recognized by ANCC required, in orthopedics or CNOR preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong customer service orientation
Strong clinical knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with PD to facilitate staff orientation and development
Assist with orientation coordination for new hires and training of float staff
Serves as a resource to coordinate clinical activities to ensure the highest level of patient care, incorporating patient safety, interdisciplinary communication, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization
Maintain and update Arthroplasty and Spine materials in collaboration with PD
Collaborate with PD to work on clinical staff competencies
Facilitate staff involvement in hospital wide committees.
Review policies, post-op education material, education /medication for all clinical areas
Collaborates with the team to coordinate the plan of care for all complex patients
Active engagement, council membership and serves as co-chair on councils
Complete/ Monitor NDNQI Audits in collaboration with CN IIs
Complete/ Monitor Nursing Tracer and Environmental Tracer unit audits
Support clinical operations of the unit as needed such as Charge nurse, and taking clinical assignments at the bedside.
Utilizes performance improvement model (Plan-Do-Study-Act) to improve patient outcomes
Work as a leader, with CN IIs, on unit wide projects; 1 per year
Facilitate coordination and collaboration between all Inpatient units to improve patient experience and workflow processes
Partners with the Patient Care Directors regarding clinical practice, staff communication, time utilization, change facilitation and staff assignments
Developing quality management and performance improvement activities
Address areas of weakness and develop plans for improvement
Partner’s with the Patient Care Director for performance management, performs performance evaluations and performance improvement.
Partner with Patient Care Director in implementing operational policies and procedures and ensure operational efficiency is maintained
Understand Magnet nursing principles and culture; drive Magnet initiatives
Employee Rounding
Supports staffing for all areas
Maintain cultural and diversity appreciation when interacting with patients and their families, visitors, and co-workers
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and enhance patient experience
Cover Patient Care Directors in their absence
Cover Nursing Supervisor role if needed