PACU Supervisor - ASC

Surgery Partners Careers•Westmont, IL

About The Position

Managing day-to-day operations of the pre-op/PACU area. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the scheduling of procedures, scheduling and managing staff, inventory control, human resources, staff credentialing, preventive maintenance and safety, assistance with marketing, QA/QI, and risk management. Work environment is in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs. Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, and disoriented or combative patients. May be required to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Nurse Manager, Administrator and/or Medical Director. This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Basic computer knowledge
Current State RN license
Current BCLS certification
Current ACLS and PALS certification

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum of five (5) years’ experience in PACU, preferably in an outpatient setting, with supervisory experience
ASPAN membership preferred

Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Management: Monitor day-to-day internal flow
Monitor daily staffing of employees and assignments
Backup to Pre-op, PACU
Maintain adherence to operating policy/procedure manuals
IV insertions
Weekly scheduled meetings with administration and/or managers
Patient Survey Response
Damage Control
Inventory: Oversee ordering of supplies/linens
QA/Compliance Management
Help with the Following: Coordinate Equipment Repairs/needs
Maintain compliance and risk management (generator, pharmacy review, radiology, State Inspections, Infection Control reports, and incident reports
Manage QA program (QA checklists/audits, Peer Review, quality improvement, quality assurance, employee competency
Coordinate and accountable for yearly inspections (life safety, pharmacy, radiology, biohazard, etc.)
Quarterly Board Meetings (backup coordinator as needed)
Employee Management
Help with the Following: Employee education and risk management
Maintain employee health records and keep files up to date
Conduct monthly staff meetings
Conduct Fire and Disaster drills 1 every 2 months
Employee evaluations
Employee HR Issues