Operating Room Lead Registered Nurse

Wolfe Eye Clinic•West Des Moines, IA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wolfe Eye clinic, we create Better Vision for a Better Life. Wolfe Surgery Center in Wes Des Moines is seeking a full-time OR Lead Nurse. This person must have OR RN and leadership experience. Essential Responsibilities include: Clinical Performance Participates in patient care activities adhering to the requirements of the Operating Room RN job descriptions when providing direct patient care. Establishes implements and evaluates quality and standards of patient care in conjunction with medical and clinical staff. Develops patient care protocols, nursing policies and procedures, physician standing orders and standard discharge instructions. Evaluates nursing staff documentation and patient care through review of medical records. Performs other duties as assigned. Management of Resources/Inventory Schedules qualified staff weekly to provide required coverage for patient care, adhering to applicable guidelines. Monitors and adjusts staff as needed. Cancels staff appropriately according to established protocol when census is low in order to remain within budgetary limits. Establishes and oversees a system to ensure adequate supplies of controlled drugs and supplies are available to meet patient needs 100% of the time, within budgetary constraints. Conducts monthly review of drug expiration dates. Oversees completion of all surgical logs and compliance with daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly checks. Ensures no missing or unaccounted for controlled substances 100% of the time and all controlled substances are accounted for in accordance with procedures established in conjunction with the pharmacy consultant. Handles staff conflicts and alerts the Director or Human Resources as needed. Keeps Employee and company information confidential. Management of Staff Identifies work related improvement opportunities and analyzes them to identify causes/find solutions. Acts decisively to implement solutions to resolve critical issues and improve processes. Communicates clear understanding of job responsibilities, task objectives, deadlines, and performance expectations. Disseminates relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to people that need it for job performance. Shares up-to-date information on center activities and policy changes in a timely manner. Evaluates the performance of individuals through timely completion of competency assessments and skill checks. Listens attentively to others. Tries to understand the meaning of the communication of others, perceives their needs and interests. Provides department orientation and training to staff on an ongoing basis. Delegates tasks to qualified staff members. Adheres to established policies and procedures by setting an example of appropriate behavior. Communicates change which directly affect individuals or staff prior to change, encourages suggestions, invites participation in decision making, and incorporates the ideas and suggestions of others. Observes scheduled hours of work, including additional hours when necessary. Encourages cooperation, teamwork, and job ownership. Provides praise, recognition, and appreciation for effective performance. Professional Development/Facility Promotion Develops contacts with people who are a source of information and support. Provides timely response and resolution to patient and visitor complaints. Communication Utilizes translation services when needed. Utilizes appropriate services when needed to communicate with employees and patients with speech and hearing disorders. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds. Quality Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment. Understands, verbalizes, and participates in the quality improvement process. Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance. Strives to be a good role model. Provides appropriate patient care across the age span. Identifies and reports suspected child, spousal/partner, and elder abuse per protocol.

Requirements

Current Iowa RN license, ACLS and BLS required.
Minimum 1-year administrative/management experience
Minimum 1-year OR RN experience
Strong knowledge of CMS and regulatory guidelines.
Operating Room Nursing experience is required.
Prior leadership/management experience

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Participates in patient care activities adhering to the requirements of the Operating Room RN job descriptions when providing direct patient care.
Establishes implements and evaluates quality and standards of patient care in conjunction with medical and clinical staff.
Develops patient care protocols, nursing policies and procedures, physician standing orders and standard discharge instructions.
Evaluates nursing staff documentation and patient care through review of medical records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Schedules qualified staff weekly to provide required coverage for patient care, adhering to applicable guidelines. Monitors and adjusts staff as needed.
Cancels staff appropriately according to established protocol when census is low in order to remain within budgetary limits.
Establishes and oversees a system to ensure adequate supplies of controlled drugs and supplies are available to meet patient needs 100% of the time, within budgetary constraints.
Conducts monthly review of drug expiration dates.
Oversees completion of all surgical logs and compliance with daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly checks.
Ensures no missing or unaccounted for controlled substances 100% of the time and all controlled substances are accounted for in accordance with procedures established in conjunction with the pharmacy consultant.
Handles staff conflicts and alerts the Director or Human Resources as needed.
Keeps Employee and company information confidential.
Identifies work related improvement opportunities and analyzes them to identify causes/find solutions.
Acts decisively to implement solutions to resolve critical issues and improve processes.
Communicates clear understanding of job responsibilities, task objectives, deadlines, and performance expectations.
Disseminates relevant information about decisions, plans and activities to people that need it for job performance.
Shares up-to-date information on center activities and policy changes in a timely manner.
Evaluates the performance of individuals through timely completion of competency assessments and skill checks.
Listens attentively to others. Tries to understand the meaning of the communication of others, perceives their needs and interests.
Provides department orientation and training to staff on an ongoing basis.
Delegates tasks to qualified staff members.
Adheres to established policies and procedures by setting an example of appropriate behavior.
Communicates change which directly affect individuals or staff prior to change, encourages suggestions, invites participation in decision making, and incorporates the ideas and suggestions of others.
Observes scheduled hours of work, including additional hours when necessary.
Encourages cooperation, teamwork, and job ownership.
Provides praise, recognition, and appreciation for effective performance.
Develops contacts with people who are a source of information and support.
Provides timely response and resolution to patient and visitor complaints.
Utilizes translation services when needed.
Utilizes appropriate services when needed to communicate with employees and patients with speech and hearing disorders.
Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
Understands, verbalizes, and participates in the quality improvement process.
Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
Strives to be a good role model.
Provides appropriate patient care across the age span.
Identifies and reports suspected child, spousal/partner, and elder abuse per protocol.