Provides leadership, direction, and resource (human and material) management to assure appropriate implementation of policies and procedures for delivery of patient care, assesses the effectiveness of resources and facilitates teamwork, positive work environment and collaboration between all members of the health care team. Participates in development of the department's vision and planning. Plans, schedules and adjusts staff to meet department and hospital requirements. Assists surgical teams in achieving quality patient outcomes by managing day-to-day Operating Room (OR) operations and facilitating collaboration among the interdisciplinary team, i.e., surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical assistants, scheduling coordinators and other departments to meet the clinical care coordination needs of patients. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to identify resources needed and resolve issues that affect patients and the team. Communicates and collaborates with other surgical support areas to provide continuous, smooth transition of care and day-to-day operations between units. Provides oversight to ensure adequate unit supplies, equipment, and stock. Interviews, recommends hires, disciplines and recommends discharges (when necessary) subordinate team members in accordance with Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) policies and procedures. Regularly evaluates the ongoing performance of team members in accordance with the hospital’s performance management system. Guides and promotes the development of staff. Organizes and conducts monthly staff meetings to review data findings, discuss problems identified with system related issues, outcomes, standards of practice, and/or other related practice issues. Demonstrates accountability for outcomes through critical thinking and effective problem resolution. Follows through on all issues, challenges or roadblocks affecting the outcomes of the department. Assesses patient plans of care, acuity levels and census data to identify and plan for variances in staff or material resource adjustments. Flexes staff to meet census fluctuations assuring that appropriate staff resources are assigned to meet patient needs and acuity. Conducts product trials and evaluate product needs on an ongoing basis with supply management. Serves as a consultant to other care settings on patients in area of specialty. Participates in direct care as appropriate demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and provide care appropriate to the age(s) of the patients served on the assigned unit. Collaborates with Director to identify unit goals and to ensure that they are met. Collaborates with the preceptor team and the clinical nurse specialist in the development of staff skills during orientation and on an ongoing basis. Identifies, initiates, and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Assesses the cost and effectiveness of specialty areas resources and recommends changes. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital standards, policies, and procedures.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees