Director of Nursing Surgery Center

Fresenius Medical Care•Henderson, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Azura Vascular Care is hiring a Director of Nursing for its Las Vegas, Nevada surgery center. The center is open Monday through Friday. This position manages registered nurses and also performs clinical work. The Director of Nursing works with the Facility Manager, facility staff, and physicians to coordinate facility operations and patient procedures and support quality patient care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and training. The role provides nursing support to patients and staff and helps oversee staffing, training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supplies, medical records, patient billing, OSHA requirements, and company, state, and federal compliance. It supervises and directs facility staff, supports continuous quality improvement and regulatory compliance, coordinates patient care from admission through discharge, and may provide direct patient care and monitor procedures. The Director of Nursing acts as Facility Manager when the manager is absent or when directed by organizational management.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
Current appropriate state nursing licensure.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications, with successfully completed course certifications.
At least three years of experience is preferred in an Ambulatory Surgical Center or Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology, and ICU/CCU experience.
Supervisory experience is required, as stated in the posting.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with medical database software.
Demonstrated management skills to lead and supervise facility personnel and ensure high-quality patient care.
Good verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

ASC certification.
At least three years of Interventional Radiology and scrub experience.
Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment.

Responsibilities

Support and drive organizational quality standards, regulatory compliance, and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
Work with the Vice President of Quality and other management to ensure organizational and ASC policies and procedures are followed; address adverse events and action thresholds.
Complete required data collection and audits and maintain the integrity of medical, administrative, and operational records.
Supervise and direct facility staff in providing safe, effective vascular access procedures in accordance with facility policies and applicable regulations.
Assign and delegate tasks to direct patient care staff, including Staff RNs, Radiology Technologists, and the Front Desk Coordinator.
Manage staff schedules, breaks, and staffing levels; assess daily patient needs and distribute patient care assignments.
Monitor patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to policies and procedures, and assist as needed.
Recommend and initiate disciplinary action with the Facility Manager and assist with staff performance evaluations.
Participate in staff selection, orientation, and training; conduct in-services on equipment, supplies, and clinical topics.
Coordinate patient care from admission through discharge and ensure patients and families receive pre- and post-procedure vascular access education.
Ensure procedures are scheduled promptly and facility capacity is used efficiently.
Assist with patient workflow and provide direct patient care and pre-, intra-, and post-procedure monitoring as needed.
Oversee complete and accurate patient treatment documentation, confirm orders, consents, and lab work, and coordinate lab requisitions and results with appropriate physicians and laboratories.
Take primary responsibility during emergencies, maintain competency in emergency procedures, and initiate CPR and other emergency measures as needed.
Administer medications and IV conscious sedation as ordered by physicians and in compliance with applicable regulations.
Attend and participate in Governing Body and CQI meetings; help prepare agendas and meeting materials and report on assigned topics.
Ensure proper operation of facility equipment and technology, including patient monitors, defibrillators, medical recording devices, and computers.
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary facility; inspect equipment and operational systems, report malfunctions or maintenance issues, and ensure blood spills are handled according to organizational policy.
Participate in cost-control initiatives and efficiently manage medications, laboratory resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment in line with organizational formularies and cost goals.
Assist with developing and revising facility policies and procedures to support continuous process improvement.
Initiate, document, and complete ongoing CQI activities, including monthly reports, and attend required meetings.
Manage medication ordering, receipt, inventory, expiration checks, controlled-substance records, usage logs, and drug-disposal records; communicate with the pharmacist to ensure medication accuracy.
Ensure medical records are accurate, complete, and compliant before patient discharge; conduct regular chart audits.
Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and develop or carry out action plans addressing identified deficiencies.
Verify that records for implanted devices are accurately completed, timely, and maintained according to records-management guidelines.
Act as Facility Manager in the manager’s absence or at management’s direction; fulfill or oversee appointed Governing Body positions.
Comply with HIPAA policies and standards for patient information and medical records.
Maintain the facility’s CLIA license with the Facility Administrator.
Perform other duties within the scope of practice and state regulations; additional responsibilities may cover one or more departments or locations.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus opportunities.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Prescription coverage.
Vision insurance.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
401(k) with matching.
Paid time off (PTO).
Tuition assistance.
Life insurance.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.