Nurse Manager

Oaklawn Surgery Center•Oak Lawn, IL

15d

About The Position

At Retina Institute of Illinois, the Nurse Manager manages clinical operations of the Center under the general direction of the Facility Administrator. The role plans, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates activities and processes involved in delivering nursing services to patients, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and accepted professional standards. The position combines clinical experience with organizational, communication, and integration skills to establish and accomplish goals. The Nurse Manager works with the Facility Administrator, physicians, and Center associates to maintain standards of patient care, support staffing and employee relations, manage supplies and inventory, improve operational results, and meet licensing, accreditation, safety, and budget requirements. The position may also take on risk management, infection control, laser safety, or laboratory supervision duties, and may perform clinical work as needed.

Requirements

Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in the state of employment.
Previous clinical experience in surgery or procedural healthcare, including knowledge of sterile technique, care involving anesthetized patients, and other clinical situations in a surgical or procedural setting.
Ability to use a personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email/calendar functions.
Working knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment affecting ambulatory surgery centers and applicable standards of AAAHC, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory bodies for ambulatory surgery centers.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with management, physicians, and medical professionals.
Current clinical license, registration, or certification in good standing with the applicable authority.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of healthcare leadership experience is preferred.
A baccalaureate degree or equivalent experience in nursing or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage Center clinical operations according to policies, protocols, orders, and regulations.
Use Center data, comparative information, and continuous quality improvement principles to improve results; may serve on and help coordinate the Center Quality Management Committee with the Facility Administrator.
Work with the Facility Administrator to ensure clinical care meets established standards and support attending physicians in implementing patient care orders and protocols through Center staff.
Assist with employee relations and human resource activities, including recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating staff to meet patient care needs within budgets and staffing patterns.
Direct staff in managing supplies and inventory, ensuring supplies and equipment are available and that ordering and receiving controls are maintained.
Motivate Center associates through effective leadership and communication, including conducting regular staff meetings.
Work with the Facility Administrator to meet state licensure, ASC CMS Conditions of Coverage, and accrediting organization requirements.
Provide on-site support and direction for coordination with Revenue Cycle Services, ensuring appropriate patient scheduling, registration, medical record documentation, billing, and collections procedures.
Work with the Facility Administrator and other staff to improve processes and Company outcomes.
Create, analyze, and provide routine and ad hoc reports on Center activities as directed.
Work with the Facility Administrator to develop strategies for meeting or exceeding monthly budget parameters.
May serve as the Center risk manager, addressing safety issues and reporting general liability or workers’ compensation claims.
May serve as Infection Control Preventionist.
May serve as Laser Safety Officer.
May act as general supervisor of laboratory waived testing as determined by the Laboratory Director.
Assist the Center Manager with preparation for Board of Managers and related governance meetings.
Perform clinical duties in the patient care environment as needed.
Participate in the QAPI and Safety Program.
Maintain knowledge of potential hazardous-material exposures, including patient body fluids and disinfectant chemicals, and know where Safety Data Sheets are located.
Perform clerical and recordkeeping duties as needed.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.