Surgical Services Associate Clinical Director

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

10d

About The Position

Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team, meeting customer needs, and overseeing clinical operations to achieve departmental objectives. At the Clinical Director’s direction and in their absence, assumes responsibility and accountability for directing, implementing, and evaluating patient care services within the perioperative setting. Actively coaches and supports staff and helps provide an environment that supports each team member’s professional growth and development. In conjunction with the Clinical Director, continuously assesses staff competency and assists with timely written performance reviews as directed. Encourages staff input on nursing practice and unit policies to foster shared decision-making. Assists with maintaining adequate, competent staffing on each shift and overseeing patient care delivery in accordance with service, safety, and quality standards. Supports clinical operational efficiency and monitors and evaluates the use of supplies, equipment, materials, and other resources to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Ensures required equipment monitoring occurs, including for refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, defibrillators, and trauma carts. Ensures documentation is completed and archived appropriately and on time, attends meetings designated by the Clinical Director, and demonstrates basic nursing clinical competency in the designated specialty area. Cooper’s Camden Campus has 30 operating rooms and performs more than 70 surgeries each day in a fast-paced, high-tech surgical environment. The position is part of a growing surgical services department.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience in a perioperative support services role, with relevant experience and knowledge of OR equipment.
Current New Jersey RN license.
Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers.
Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with the NDNQI database for nursing-sensitive indicators and other required systems.
Strong confidentiality practices due to the sensitivity of handled materials and information.
Computer literacy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
Ability to work with diverse people.
Effective telephone skills.
Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving performance objectives and previous experience with performance-based evaluations.
Weekend, holiday, and call rotation required.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team and overseeing clinical operations.
Direct, implement, and evaluate perioperative patient care services at the Clinical Director’s direction and in their absence.
Coach and support staff and contribute to their professional growth and development.
Assess staff competency with the Clinical Director and assist with timely written performance reviews as directed.
Encourage staff input regarding nursing practice and unit policies.
Help provide adequate, competent staffing on each shift.
Assist in overseeing patient care delivery to ensure service, safety, and quality standards are met.
Support clinical operational efficiencies and monitor resource use to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
Ensure required monitoring of equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, defibrillators, and trauma carts.
Ensure documentation is completed appropriately and on time and is properly archived.
Attend meetings designated by the Clinical Director.
Demonstrate basic nursing clinical competency within the designated specialty area.