Supervisor, Surgery Center

CCRM Fertility•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgery Center Nurse Supervisor must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of nursing care of the surgical patient. He/she reports to the Surgery Center Nurse Manager and should function independently. He/she takes direction from the Surgery Center Nurse Manager as it relates to specific patient care needs and concerns and smooth operation and flow of patient care in the surgery center. Must be well organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills. This position is responsible for supervision of all surgery center staff, resolving problems in coordination and collaboration with the other department managers. The Surgery Center Nurse Supervisor has full accountability for patient care supervision in the CCRM surgery center in addition to executing work as a Surgery Center Staff Nurse. CCRM is an industry leading pioneer in fertility science, research and advancement, offering access to national network of award-winning physicians, a full suite of fertility services, innovation technology and cutting edge labs. CCRM is currently comprised of eleven locations spanning the U.S. and Canada with growth planned for continued network development on a domestic and international basis.

Requirements

Associate Degree, Diploma, and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required
Current State Registered Nurse license.
Current BCLS and ACLS certifications.
A minimum of two years of previous experience related to operating room nursing and post anesthesia care required.
Strong attention to detail
Must have excellent communication skills, and have knowledge and skills in managerial aspects of problem solving, collaboration, staffing, and project management.
Must be able to communicate positively and professionally with all staff members and patients.
Must be able to provide clear direction and set concise expectations for surgery center staff.
Must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in the care of surgery patients and infertility patients.
Must have the ability to function independently and seek assistance from the physicians and team members as needed.
Excellent organizational skills combined with excellent multitasking abilities.
Strong computer skills, be able to use basic office equipment and handle multiple phone lines.
Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties that are assigned or delegated to him/her as well as a willingness to perform duties of other employees as needed.
Support vision and mission
Maintain confidentiality of all work information
Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
Exhibit courteous, compassionate and respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions.
Maintains HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality.
Understands and asses for domestic violence and child abuse issues and reporting responsibilities. Will report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator.
Utilizes time efficiently.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily operations in the Surgery Center, be a resource for staff, physicians, and other disciplines.
Daily management and responsibility for all surgery center nurses, assistants, and surgery scheduler.
Perform direct patient care as scheduled in all areas.
Interview, hire, counsel, discipline and terminate employees as necessary.
Gather feedback and perform all surgery staff evaluations.
Direct the scheduling of surgical procedures in conjunction with the Surgery Scheduler and IVF lab staff.
Act as liaison with MDs, anesthesia providers, other departments and disciplines to improve patient care at the center CCRM Surgery Center.
Direct the purchasing of all supplies, medication, and surgical equipment. Assures that all surgical equipment is in working order and available for patient care at all times. Oversees the demonstration of new equipment for possible purchase for patient care use.
Flex/budget staff in accordance with patient volume. Assures sufficient staff are available for patient care during the surgery center’s hours of operation.
Hold regular staff meetings.
Assure high quality patient care is provided to all surgery center patients.
Coordinates ongoing Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support training for all clinic staff required to maintain these certifications.
Assures compliance with all AAAASF or AAAHC as well as the State Department of Health standards related to the surgery center and administration of anesthesia in the surgical setting.
Coordinates the infection control program for the surgery center setting, and assists the governing board to assure compliance for the center overall infection control. Serves as the infection control nurse for the surgery center.
Reports weekly to the CCRM Management team surgery cases scheduled.
Reports incidents or adverse incidents to practice manager and CCRM management team.
Responsible for assuring team has annual OSHA/HIPAA training.
Responsible to report and participate in quality program to practice manager and CCRM management team.
Reports to medical director any concerns about impaired physician, nurse or employee.
Other duties as assigned and those of a Surgery Center Staff Nurse.