RN Manager PACU

HCA•Fredericksburg, VA

45d

About The Position

The Manager, Surgical Services is a Registered Nurse who assumes 24-hour responsibility in supervising, coordinating and directing the activities of the same day surgery/Pre-admission testing/PACU/Endoscop departments in the performance of consistently high quality patient care. He/she will provide exceptional care for the patient in the peri-operative environment where quality, respect, caring and compassion are the core of practice. The Manager is accountable for the effective delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care for the pre-operative and post-operative patient, undergoing anesthesia, surgery and/or procedures. His/her role includes clinical practice, human resources management to included staffing and evaluations in conjunction with financial management. The Manager, Surgical Services must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the units/areas/departments policies and procedures.

Requirements

Organization - proactively prioritizes needs and effectively manages resources
Communication - communicates clearly and concisely
Judgment - Makes decisions based upon job knowledge and experience. Considers all impacted areas in decision process. Seeks advice where applicable. Judgment sensible and reliable.
Customer Orientation - Role model for coordinating and integrating interdepartmental service.
Interpersonal Skills - able to work effectively with other employees, patients and external parties
Initiative - Continuously strives to improve department services and organizational performance. Ensures smooth daily operations.
Flexibility/Adaptability - Displays positive traits and qualities needed for a successful supervisor; has the ability to work with changes in the environment and participate as a team player.
Policies and Procedures - articulates knowledge and understanding of organizational policies, procedures and systems
Minimum of two (2) years of recent department-specific experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Registered Nurse with current Virginia RN license.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers through the American Heart Association or CPR through American Red Cross

Nice To Haves

Charge nurse, supervisory expertise in surgical services
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Master's preferred

Responsibilities

Manages the daily operations of the Pre and Post surgery including the Preop/PAT/PACU/Endo schedule, staffing, manages productivity and monitors use of premium labor
Maintains the flow of the surgical schedule using staff, equipment and supplies appropriately
Maintains oversight of the monthly staff schedule to maintain adequate staffing levels
Acts as an effective steward of resources, monitoring and improving supply management and process improvement initiatives
Analyze and report statistical data for the peri-operative service line
Active member of performance improvement activities and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements.
Meets and maintains risk management best practices for Surgical Services
Protects the rights of the patient, the surgical staff and the facility by providing legal and ethical healthcare by exhibiting ethical conduct and a clear understanding of legal guidelines
Assumes responsibility for maintain a high level of clinical expertise and adapts to new information, technology and changing trends in perioperative nursing practice
Maintains and develops effective inter-departmental relationships
Owner of environment of care standards and updates for surgery department
Participates in staff development/evaluation of competency, performance reviews, counseling.
Actively participates in the orientation, in-service training and continuing education of all personnel; maintains accurate and complete competency files.
Maintains accurate complete records of all activity that is required by hospital policy and regulatory agency requirements
Demonstrates ability to assist the physician with procedures in the operating room, set up cases and maintains AORN guidelines and hospital policy compliancy for patient safety, sterility, traffic flow in the operating room and accurate surgical counts
Ability to develop and maintain rapport with others
Acts as a surgical liaison for family, support and information management.
Ability to create and maintain an environment that results in above average satisfaction ratings from employees, patients, and physicians

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.