Director-Peri-Operative Services

BronxCare Health System•New York, NY

11d•$200,000

About The Position

The Director of Perioperative Services assists the Vice President of the Patient Care Services Department in planning, directing, and evaluating Perioperative Services, including the OR, PACU, and ASU. The role assists with developing policies and procedures, creating quality-improvement processes for Nursing and Perioperative Services, and developing and monitoring the perioperative budget. The director oversees patient-care quality and delivery, staffing and scheduling, standards of care, operational activities, records and reports, budgets, inventory, and regulatory compliance. The position coordinates with other departments and Nursing Education, supports staff development, participates in hiring and performance management, addresses staff concerns, and communicates significant events and resolutions to the Vice President of Patient Care Services. The role also maintains professional standards, monitors safety and performance-improvement plans, completes mandatory education, and pursues ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
Master's degree and a graduate degree required.
Current New York RN licensure and registration.
Four years of progressive experience in a nursing administrative position.
Demonstrated competence in nursing practice and in directing or coordinating the delivery of nursing services.
Knowledge of federal, state, and other regulatory agency requirements.
Analytical ability in problem resolution.
Ability to work as a team player and demonstrate respect and professionalism in all interactions.
Effective communication skills.
BCLS and ACLS.
Pertinent clinical experience and/or training for the specialty area.
National certification as CNOR.
Membership in a national organization.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Sound judgment, reasoning, and problem-solving ability.
Ability to see, hear, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and evaluate the quality and delivery of patient care.
Evaluate staffing, scheduling, and allocation of available resources for Perioperative Services.
Assist in developing standards of care for all areas and evaluate outcomes related to nursing care.
Participate in planning, developing, and revising policies, procedures, objectives, and standards for Perioperative Services and the hospital as needed.
Assist the Vice President of Patient Care Services in preparing annual departmental or unit budgets covering capital equipment, personnel, inventories, supplies, and other costs.
Ensure adequate staffing and scheduling of nursing personnel.
Establish departmental priorities in collaboration with other departments.
Plan staff educational needs in collaboration with Nursing Education.
Monitor and implement departmental operational activities and use available resources to maximize patient-care outcomes.
Develop and maintain records and reports reflecting Perioperative Services activities, and maintain the division budget.
Balance care and staffing needs with overtime and agency usage.
Implement hospital, nursing, Perioperative Services, and personnel policies.
Coordinate nursing needs with those of other departments and work with staff to develop more efficient methods and systems.
Institute changes in techniques and procedures as necessary.
Participate in the development of management and staff members.
Collaborate with Nursing Education to ensure personnel complete required educational activities to meet regulatory agency and state-code requirements.
Conduct regular staff meetings to address and resolve problems and issues.
Interview candidates and participate in hiring nursing personnel.
Maintain effective interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication and help resolve problems and issues.
Participate in hospital, departmental, and nursing committee meetings.
Interpret, monitor, and maintain professional standards and regulatory requirements; respond to regulatory agency citations as needed.
Evaluate scheduling and staffing coverage and act as a liaison between nursing and other departments.
Encourage and monitor accountability of supervised personnel.
Evaluate staff performance annually and on an ongoing basis; counsel and advise staff as needed, following labor-relations guidelines and disciplinary procedures.
Keep the Vice President of Patient Care Services informed of significant events and problem resolutions in a timely manner.
Maintain documentation and records of events, problems, conferences, and counseling.
Monitor inventory and supply use and identify potential savings through appropriate product substitutions.
Identify unsafe working conditions and implement preventive and corrective actions.
Direct, plan, and implement action plans for unit performance improvement.
Identify personal learning needs, set improvement goals, pursue learning experiences, fulfill position responsibilities, and complete mandatory education.