Director of Nursing Surgery Center

Fresenius Medical Care•Henderson, NV

1d•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. The Director of Nursing manages registered nurses and also works clinically; supervisory experience is required by the introductory description. The role coordinates facility operations and patient procedures with the Facility Manager, facility staff, and physicians to support quality patient care in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and training. It provides nursing support to patients and staff and assists with staffing, training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supplies, medical records, billing, OSHA requirements, and company, state, and federal compliance. The Director supervises patient-care staff, supports regulatory compliance and continuous quality improvement, coordinates care from admission through discharge, and may provide direct care and monitor procedures. The position also oversees clinical documentation, medications, equipment, facility safety, and quality activities, and may act as Facility Manager in the manager’s absence or at management’s direction. The job includes desk and computer work, interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians, and travel between assigned facilities and other community locations. Travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.).
Current appropriate state licensure.
Current BLS and ACLS 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.
At least three years of Interventional Radiology and scrub experience is preferred.
Supervisory or management experience in a medical or vascular access environment is preferred; the introductory description states that supervisory experience is required.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
Experience with medical database software.
Demonstrated management skills to lead and supervise facility personnel and ensure quality patient care.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to perform the described essential functions, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

ASC certification.
At least three years of experience in an Ambulatory Surgical Center or Vascular Access Lab, or a combination of ASC, surgical, Interventional Radiology, and ICU/CCU experience.
At least three years of Interventional Radiology and scrub experience.
Supervisory or management experience in a medical or vascular access environment.

Responsibilities

Support organizational quality standards by meeting regulatory requirements and using continuous quality improvement practices and tools.
Work with the Vice President of Quality and other management to ensure policies and procedures are followed and quality-of-care goals are met.
Address adverse events and action thresholds; complete data collection and audits; maintain the integrity of medical and administrative records.
Supervise and direct facility staff in providing safe and 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 and breaks to ensure adequate staffing; assess daily patient needs and distribute care assignments.
Monitor patient-care techniques and compliance with facility policies, assisting staff as needed.
Recommend and initiate disciplinary action with the Facility Manager and assist with staff performance evaluations.
Participate in staff selection, orientation, training, and in-service education on equipment, supplies, and clinical matters.
Coordinate patient care with appropriate staff 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.
Ensure patient treatment documentation is accurate and complete; confirm written orders, consents, and laboratory work are completed and documented, and coordinate laboratory requisitions and results.
Take primary responsibility in emergencies, maintain competency with emergency procedures, and initiate CPR and other emergency measures as needed.
Administer medications and IV conscious sedation as directed by physician orders and applicable regulations.
Attend and participate in Governing Body and CQI meetings with physicians; help prepare agendas and meeting materials and report on assigned topics.
Ensure appropriate 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 operating systems and report malfunctions or maintenance issues; ensure blood spills are addressed according to policy.
Participate in cost-control initiatives and efficiently manage medications, laboratory resources, inventory, supplies, and equipment in accordance with organizational guidelines and supply-cost goals.
Assist with developing and revising facility policies and procedures and initiate, document, and complete ongoing CQI activities, including monthly reports and required meetings.
Manage medication ordering, receiving, 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 discharge, and conduct regular chart audits.
Participate in regulatory and accreditation surveys and develop or carry out action plans for 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 appointed Governing Body responsibilities or oversee staff assigned to those positions.
Comply with HIPAA policies and standards for patient information and medical records.
Maintain the 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 leave.
Paid paternity leave.
401(k) with matching.
Paid time off (PTO).
Tuition assistance.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses.