Surgical Services Associate Clinical Director

Cooper University Hospital•Voorhees, NJ

2d•$44 - $79

About The Position

Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to oversee clinical operations to achieve departmental objectives. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the Perioperative Setting at the direction of the Clinical Director and in their absence. Actively coaches and supports staff. Assists the Clinical Director in providing a supportive environment for each team member’s professional growth and development. Continuously assesses the competency of all staff in conjunction with the Clinical Director and assists with written performance reviews as directed by the Clinical Director in a timely manner. Fosters a culture of shared decisions making by encouraging staff input regarding nursing practice and unit polices. Assists the CD with the Provision of adequate, competent staffing levels on each shift. Assists the Clinical Director in the oversight of the delivery of patient care ensuring adherence to service, safety and quality standards. Assists Clinical Director in nursing clinical operational efficiencies, as well as monitoring and evaluating the use of supplies, equipment, materials and other resources to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Ensures equipment monitoring occurs at the required frequency. This includes but is not limited to refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, defibrillators, trauma cart. Ensures documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner, and that documentation is properly archived. Attends all meetings as designated by the Clinical Director. Demonstrates basic clinical competency as a nurse within designated specialty area. The Cooper Voorhees Surgery Center (VSC) is a hospital-run outpatient surgical center that follows the same clinical standards as Cooper’s main surgical facilities in Camden. As a non-24/7 center, all patients return home after their procedures, with any complications routed to Cooper in Camden or the nearest appropriate facility. VSC manages its own pre-admission screening and guides patients through registration, pre-op preparation, anesthesia and surgical care, and recovery in PACU before discharge. This streamlined, patient-focused environment supports high-quality same-day surgical care.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experiences in a Perioperative support services role with relevant experience and knowledge of OR equipment
2 years previous OR leadership experience required
Associate degree required, BSN preferred
Current NJ-RN License
Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of the NDNQI database for nursing sensitive indicators and others as required
Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled
Computer literacy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm
Ability to work with many diverse people
Effective telephone skills
Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated effectiveness in the realization of performance objectives and previous experience in performance-based evaluations

Responsibilities

Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team
Oversees clinical operations to achieve departmental objectives
Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation and evaluation of patient care services within the Perioperative Setting
Actively coaches and supports staff
Assists the Clinical Director in providing a supportive environment for each team member’s professional growth and development
Continuously assesses the competency of all staff in conjunction with the Clinical Director
Assists with written performance reviews as directed by the Clinical Director in a timely manner
Fosters a culture of shared decisions making by encouraging staff input regarding nursing practice and unit polices
Assists the CD with the Provision of adequate, competent staffing levels on each shift
Assists the Clinical Director in the oversight of the delivery of patient care ensuring adherence to service, safety and quality standards
Assists Clinical Director in nursing clinical operational efficiencies, as well as monitoring and evaluating the use of supplies, equipment, materials and other resources to reduce costs and increase efficiencies
Ensures equipment monitoring occurs at the required frequency
Ensures documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner, and that documentation is properly archived
Attends all meetings as designated by the Clinical Director
Demonstrates basic clinical competency as a nurse within designated specialty area