OVERVIEW:

Responsible for directing, coordinating and controlling the multi-disciplinary activities required to provide a safe environment for patients undergoing surgical intervention. Also responsible for the interpretation, direction and evaluation of nursing practice to ensure safe, efficient, and therapeutically effective nursing care throughout the Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Responsible for recommending revisions/new policies, procedures, and staffing essential to the achievement of the Center’s objectives for Nursing.

· Assists with the Center’s compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and with all appropriate review and accreditation agencies.

· Establishes, maintains and evaluates standards of nursing care within the Center in compliance with professional nursing standards.

· Responsible for the recruitment, retention, evaluation and supervision of nursing personnel. Approves and implements the Nursing Staff Schedule.

· Responsible for storage and distribution of medical supplies and drugs within the center, including monitoring usage and adjusting inventories as appropriate.

· Makes recommendations for medical supplies, drugs and equipment purchases based on the evaluation of new and/or improved products, in cooperation with the Medical Staff.

· Responsible for all aspects of safety and infection control in the Center. As an Infection Prevention Nurse, has authority to implement changes necessary for Center safety and infection control. Responsible for overseeing Safety Surveillance by the Safety Officer that includes fire, security, hazardous substances, infection control, radiation and equipment safety, emergency preparedness, and utilities.

· Maintains a general nursing knowledge and is able to perform preoperative, perioperative and postoperative nursing care.

· Assumes administrative authority/responsibility of the Center in the absence of the Administrator. Delegate’s authority/responsibility to another qualified individual in his/her absence.

· Provides increased educational and technical opportunities for all CENTER staff members.

· Performs other duties as may be appropriately required or assigned.

· Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization.

· Contributes to the progress and development of the approved Quality Improvement Management Program.

· Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.

· Maintains and promotes professional competence through continuing education and other learning experiences.

· Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.

· Interacts appropriately with various age groups.

· Organizes time, equipment, supplies, and staff to provide effective case management (when needed).

· Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room with attention to requirements specific to the outpatient setting.

· Responds in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Manages and motivates staff (including: hiring, firing, performance management and recognition duties).

· Assess staffing needs, and recruit staff using methods such as newspaper advertisements or attendance at job fairs.

· Train, direct and appraise staff.

· Plans and organizes workload and staff assignments.

· Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of radiation.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to chemical hazards