Surgical Services Associate Clinical Director

Cooper Norcross University Hospital•Camden, NJ

12d•$45 - $78

About The Position

The Surgical Services Associate Clinical Director assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team and overseeing clinical operations in the perioperative setting. At the Clinical Director’s direction and in their absence, this role assumes responsibility and accountability for directing, implementing, and evaluating patient care services. The Associate Clinical Director coaches and supports staff, contributes to their professional growth and development, assesses staff competency, and assists with performance reviews. The role encourages staff participation in nursing practice and unit policy decisions and helps ensure adequate, competent staffing on each shift. The position supports the delivery of patient care in accordance with service, safety, and quality standards and assists with clinical operational efficiencies and resource management. Responsibilities include monitoring supplies, equipment, and materials to reduce costs and improve efficiency; ensuring required equipment monitoring; and ensuring documentation is completed and archived appropriately. The role attends meetings designated by the Clinical Director and maintains basic nursing clinical competency in the designated specialty area. The role is based in Cooper’s fast-paced surgical-services environment. At the Camden Campus, the OR team works across 30 operating rooms and handles more than 70 surgeries each day, including complex cases.

Requirements

At least 2 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 indicators.
Strong confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
Computer literacy.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Organizational skills to manage 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 realizing performance objectives and previous experience with performance-based evaluations.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team and overseeing clinical operations in the perioperative setting.
Assume responsibility and accountability for directing, implementing, and evaluating patient care services at the Clinical Director’s direction and in their absence.
Coach and support staff and assist in providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.
Continuously assess staff competency with the Clinical Director and assist with written performance reviews as directed.
Encourage staff input regarding nursing practice and unit policies to foster shared decision-making.
Assist in providing adequate, competent staffing levels on each shift.
Help oversee patient care delivery and ensure adherence to service, safety, and quality standards.
Assist with clinical operational efficiencies and monitor and evaluate the use of supplies, equipment, materials, and other resources to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
Ensure equipment is monitored at the required frequency, including refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, defibrillators, and trauma carts.
Ensure documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner and properly archived.
Attend meetings designated by the Clinical Director.
Demonstrate basic clinical competency as a nurse within the designated specialty area.