Nurse Supervisor - Ophthalmology

Vision Partners LLC•St. Louis, MO

3d•$42 - $46

About The Position

Advanced Surgery Center, managed by Vision Integrated Partners and located near Creve Coeur, Missouri, is seeking an experienced Charge Nurse / Supervisor. The role assists with organizing clinic operations and the daily function of the surgery center in accordance with federal and state requirements, accreditation standards, and center policies and procedures. The ophthalmology surgery center provides ophthalmology care and customer service to patients and physicians in the St. Louis community. The position supervises and supports clinical operations and staff, including care for general surgery and procedural preoperative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) patients. It manages clinical personnel to ensure appropriate resource allocation and quality patient care. The schedule is Monday through Thursday on day shifts, with no nights, weekends, or holidays.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing, health care, or a related field, or equivalent clinical knowledge as normally obtained through completion of such a degree.
Current, valid RN license in the state of practice.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required within 90 days of the start date.
Three to five years of experience relevant to the patient population.
Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory and accreditation agency requirements.
Excellent human relations and communication skills.
May require a valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under the company auto insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two to three years of ophthalmology experience preferred.
Sterile technique and operating room circulator experience is a major plus.
Management or supervisory experience preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide and facilitate patient-centered care and patient flow, and serve as a resource to employees for clinical and managerial support.
Promote and participate in interdisciplinary patient care planning and education; assess the appropriate level of care and elevate utilization or care-plan issues to leadership as appropriate.
Ensure effective use of resources, equipment, and supplies; adjust staffing levels to meet changing workloads and support safe, quality care.
Ensure smooth and efficient patient care management.
Assist with budget development and ensure targets are met.
Serve as a resource to patients, families, physicians, and staff by interpreting policies and facilitating care.
Provide departmental leadership through effective communication, problem solving, and proactive conflict resolution with internal and external customers.
Hire, lead, mentor, develop, and evaluate staff to promote engagement, productivity, and competency.
Mentor staff to strengthen clinical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and promote retention.
Conduct individual and team goal setting, performance planning, and evaluation.
Support change and participate in developing, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating process-improvement and quality-management activities; work with staff to make necessary changes.
Perform duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
Provide customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating the organization’s core and leader behaviors.