Supervisor Nursing Services-Surgery-Methodist West

UnityPoint Health • West Des Moines, IA

85d

About The Position

Assists in managing the day-to-day operations of the Operating Room, Central sterile processing, and preop/pacu services, utilizing quality, cost effective patient care principles. Provides support and direction to the surgical services team. Supervises, supports, and develops unit staff. As a member of the Surgical Services team assists in providing perioperative nursing care to the surgical patient. Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• One year experience as a registered nurse
• Current Iowa License as a registered nurse

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of patient care.
• Contributes to the maintenance of high-quality, cost-effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital’s budgetary guidelines.
• Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating, and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.
• Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care.
• Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient operation of the department as needed.
• Assists in developing annual budget and takes appropriate action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources.
• Implements evidence-based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs.
• Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals.
• Participates in interviews, coaching and evaluation of team member performance with appropriate input.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret, apply and follow HR policies/procedures fairly and consistently.
• Publishes a timely, fair, consistent, and impartial staffing schedule that meets the department need.
• Supervises, supports, evaluates, and guides staff providing appropriate input for job performance.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401K matching
• Employee recognition program
• Dental and health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability
• Pet insurance
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree