Director of Nursing

TriasMD • Los Angeles, CA

52d • $130,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

DISC Surgery Center is the pinnacle of excellence in spine care, orthopedics, interventional pain management, and sports medicine. With cutting-edge facilities strategically located in Newport Beach, Marina Del Rey, Encino and Walnut Creek- to name a few. DISC has become the premier provider of innovative and minimally invasive surgical solutions not only in California, but beyond. Our commitment to pioneering medical advancements is embodied by our state-of-the-art outpatient surgery centers and full-service clinics, setting a groundbreaking benchmark for high-acuity procedures in an outpatient setting. Disc surgery center seeking a full time Director Of Nursing to join our location Tarzana .Our cutting edge facility will have two OR's and specialize in spine, orthopedic and pain management cases

Requirements

• At least five 5 years of nursing and leadership experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the medical team and respond quickly and efficiently
• Registered Nurse in the state of California - Current and in good standing
• BLS Basic Life Support certificate must be obtained within 90 days of employment or documentation of current certificate
• BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate must be obtained within 90 days of employment or documentation of current certificate
• ACLS certificate must be obtained within 90 days of employment or documentation of current certificate
• PALS certificate must be obtained within 90 days of employment or documentation of current certificate

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with electronic medical records systems, such as Epic and Dr Chrono, is a plus
• Experience in Spine, Ortho, or Pain Management

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of nursing care delivery in the facility.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.
• Assumes responsibility as Department Manager of Pre PreOP/ PACU Departments
• Making sure patients receive information in a timely fashion
• Responsible for the Quality Improvement/Risk Management Program for the center and Education Coordinator for the facility as well
• Assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.
• Assumes some responsibility of the Administrator in his/her absence
• Correlates clinical data with patient's medical and nursing care set priorities
• Provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the clinical areas of the facility
• Communicate well with patients, families, Teammates, physicians, other healthcare workers, etc.
• Recognizes legal and policy limits of individual practice
• Assesses, plans, and evaluates and ensures the implementation of the patients care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient care according to facility policy and procedure.
• Assumes a leadership role in the provision of quality nursing care for patients receiving care in Pre Op/PACU.
• Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based on age-specific needs utilizing developmental perspective.
• Demonstrates appropriate and continued knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position.
• Assists in the evaluations of assigned staff.
• Utilizes time effectively.
• Follows established facility policies and procedures regarding attendance.
• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities.
• Assists with housekeeping tasks as necessary to provide a safe environment for patients, teammates, physicians, guests.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
• Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice.
• Responsibly demonstrates the importance of continuing education to the performance of facility responsibilities and growth in profession.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
• Upholds and practices the principles and policies of the DISC Compliance program.
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation.
• Communicates patient information to assure confidentiality and continuity of care
• Interacts with all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees in a mature, responsible manner to ensure a positive and professional facility environment
• Fosters a positive and professional facility environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member
• Maintains dress and appearance according to standards as observed by management
• Demonstrates the safe operation of equipment and machinery and follows procedures for reporting and correcting an unsafe situation
• Strives to be professional, courteous, helpful and cooperative
• Demonstrates understanding and puts into practice the DISC value of Service Excellence
• Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities
• Participates in periodic inventory count as assigned by leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager