Outpatient Surgery Infusion Supervisor

Sullivan County Community Hospital•Sullivan, IN

About The Position

QUALIFICATIONS Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Experience/Skills 3 years of full time experience in OPS setting in management/leadership role Strong organizational and interpersonal skills Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, in-services, and continuing education Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care Recommended membership in AORN Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work. Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Required Licenses/Certifications Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana CPR ACLS Working Conditions Works in a well-lit, air-conditioned environment with a temperature of 65ºF-72ºF and humidity of 45%-55% Wears hospital-provided scrub attire while on duty Accurately hears and follows verbal instructions Works under stressful conditions Works irregular hours including after hours Pushes and pulls heavy objects such as gurneys, patient beds, and OR beds Lifts patients and heavy boxes weighing up to 40 pounds ROUTINE RESPONSIBILITIES Behavioral Expectations Consistently complies with established Behavioral Expectations Supervisory Duties Develops daily staffing assignments Creates the monthly schedule Responsible for performance improvement, departmental stats and daily check offs In charge of inventory Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of outpatient surgery/infusion services including pre and post operative, infusion and PAT clinic. Writes, updates, and implements policies and procedures for OPS, infusion and PAT Establishes, reviews and monitors professional standards of practice for infection control, safety, and quality assurance to meet ACHC requirements. Provides training, orientation, and ongoing in-service to staff. Demonstrates sound leadership, interpersonal communication, customer service, work prioritization skills, and job specific troubleshooting skills. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and management Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. RN Duties – Assessment/Planning Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues RN Duties – Communication & Accountability Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel Communicates with the patient in a way they understand Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care RN Duties – Miscellaneous Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care Works on nursing department committees Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures Accepts other duties as assigned Day Shift 80 Hours/Bi-weekly

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
3 years of full time experience in OPS setting in management/leadership role
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Acquires Outpatient Surgery education through clinical experience, on-the-job training, in-services, and continuing education
Exhibits skills in assessment of patients, preoperative care, and postoperative care
Accurately reads fine print, supply labels, patient identification bracelets, the surgical schedule, and policies and procedures
Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
CPR
ACLS

Nice To Haves

Recommended membership in AORN

Responsibilities

Develops daily staffing assignments
Creates the monthly schedule
Responsible for performance improvement, departmental stats and daily check offs
In charge of inventory
Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation of outpatient surgery/infusion services including pre and post operative, infusion and PAT clinic.
Writes, updates, and implements policies and procedures for OPS, infusion and PAT
Establishes, reviews and monitors professional standards of practice for infection control, safety, and quality assurance to meet ACHC requirements.
Provides training, orientation, and ongoing in-service to staff.
Demonstrates sound leadership, interpersonal communication, customer service, work prioritization skills, and job specific troubleshooting skills.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, vendors, and management
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Incorporates current clinical knowledge with established nursing practice to perform nursing intervention using the nursing process
Applies knowledge of illness, trauma, surgical procedures, and anesthesia practice to the patient process
Assesses the patient according to PACU standards and policies and initiates patient care based on the assessment process and the preadmissions process
Evaluates the patient response to the care given to monitor the desired outcome
Re-evaluates care as changes in patient condition occur
Documents and updates assessments, interventions, and patient response to medical and nursing care
Demonstrates independent decision-making and effective problem-solving related to patient care issues
Uses all available sources of patient assessment information to ensure accurate data for nursing process
Interacts appropriately with the medical staff and peers to benefit patient care
Communicates pertinent information to coworkers, peers, and coordinators to facilitate patient care and/or departmental functioning
Acts as a resource person regarding patient care and departmental policies and procedures for orientees, students, and other appropriate personnel
Communicates with the patient in a way they understand
Communicates assessment information with appropriate nursing staff at time of patient discharge
Displays accountability by decision-making based on sound nursing judgment
Demonstrates accountability for the patient’s right to considerate, private, and respectful care
Sets priorities in planning and implementing nursing care using sound nursing judgment
Accepts responsibility for completion of patient care assignments
Demonstrates ability to perform in a professional manner during crises and emergency situations
Uses and supervises the use of supplies and equipment economically
Participates in hospital and/or community activities to promote the growth of nursing and patient care
Works on nursing department committees
Participates in medical and nursing department monitoring, quality assurance, and improvement procedures
Accepts other duties as assigned