Director of Nursing - Key Whitman Eye Center, Grapevine

Surgery Partners, Inc•Grapevine, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Surgery Center. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the scheduling of procedures, inventory control, QA/QI, staff credentialing, preventative maintenance and safety, risk management and all related supporting services of the ambulatory surgical center and its personnel. The main function of the Director of Nursing is that of leadership and promotion of cooperative staff effort. The Director of Nursing is responsible for the allocation and completion of assigned functions in daily operations.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and current state Registered Nurse License required.
Current American Heart Assn. BLS and ACLS certifications also required.
Ophthalmology Surgical experience
Cataract, Retina, Glaucoma
Knowledge of IOLs and MIGS
Survey readiness AAAHC

Responsibilities

Monitor day-to-day internal flow
Assist in Pre-Op, PACU, and O.R.
Coordination of activity within the O.R. suite.
Maintain adherence to operating policy/procedure manuals
Monitor daily staffing of employees and assignments.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co workers, and other health team members.
Responsibility for performance evaluation of all department personnel.
Coordination of the provision and control of materials, supplies, and equipment with the Materials Manager.
Risk Manager Designee.
Maintain Employee Files.
Monitor payroll/ overtime.
Monitors budget compliance in daily assessment of services activity.
Provides input into preparation of services budget.
Monitors compliance of staff members in the daily practice of nursing care.
Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed
Cultural practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with planned course of medical therapy.
Monitors staff compliance with policy and procedures.
Enforces compliance with policy and procedures.
Provides counseling and disciplinary measures to Ambulatory Care Services personnel for non- compliance with policy and procedures.
Assigns services personnel based on levels of competency and the needs of the patient.
Assures equitable staff assignments.
Participates in selection of services personnel
Completes and posts services personnel schedule.
Actively participates in weekly nursing/clinical staff meetings.
Monitors staff compliance with orientation and annual re-certification/ training.
Monitors service environment daily and adheres to the infection control program.
Accountable for yearly inspections
Maintains compliance and risk management
Manages QA Program.