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JOB SUMMARY:

• Directly supervises clinical care and all related activities of the operating suite according to the policies and objectives of the Center.

• Analyzes and evaluates nursing services to improve the quality of care and to maintain standards of care.

• Responsible for all aspects of environmental control, staff personnel, assistance to surgeons, material and equipment, education of personnel, and administrative duties.

• May delegate responsibilities and duties to personnel, both professional and nonprofessional.

• Coordinates procedure room activities with other departments.

• Is accountable for clinical practice at the Surgery Center.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervises and directs all clinical care given to patients within the Center, utilizing the aspects of A.O.R.N. (Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc.) and S.G.N.A. (Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.). Standards and Recommended Practices and other professional standards.

• Insures pre- and post-operative phone calls by staff personnel to promote continuity of patient care.

• Delegates the responsibility of each procedure room to a registered professional for immediate patient care.

• Provides for adequate and safe transportation of patients.

• Ensures availability of all materials required for correct operation of the department.

• Evaluates and interprets theCenter's policies and objectives to insure compliance and a consistent quality of care.

• Initiates studies to evaluate effectiveness of nursing services in relation to their objectives and costs.

• Provides safe environment for patients and personnel.

• Supervises care of suite and equipment to insure cleanliness, sterility, and operational ability of all items.

• Directs all safety measures to prevent accidental injury to patients, personnel, or equipment.

• Controls traffic to prevent infection.

• Ensures proper temperature, ventilation, and lighting to provide a comfortable working environment.

• Provides and insures the use of check and control methods for determination of safe environment.

• Assists physicians in procedures/operations through provision of an adequate, qualified staff:

• Formulates a schedule, which provides adequate available personnel to provide good patient care as directed by the Center's standards and policies.

• Plans assignments for personnel and delegates specific duties and tasks.

• Supervises and directs duties and jobs performed by staff personnel.

• Provides and controls material, supplies, and equipment needed for successful operation of the surgical suite.

• Assures that all medical instruments and equipment are properly maintained and ready for use when needed.

• Assures that all carts, accessories, and sets are prepared and ready for use when needed.

• Directs and delegates control of inventories to ensure an adequate, available supply.

• Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to ensure good working condition.

• Evaluates needs for new or different items regarding department needs and current trends.

• Observes handling and use of supplies to eliminate mishandling and incorrect usage.

• Reviews and submits budget requirements to Administrator as required/requested. Provides budgetary controls.

• Provides educational and technical opportunities for all staff members.

• Directs program of inservice education regarding objectives, content, and need for subject matter.

• Delegates to the professional staff the responsibility for the daily education of themselves and others.

• Insures staff attendance at the Center’s educational meetings.

• Provides daily opportunities of challenge and learning for staff to increase knowledge and experience.

• Encourages staff toward self-improvement and education.

• Plans, controls, directs, and coordinates activities according to the Administrative, Clinical and Personnel policies and procedures.

• Observes policies specific to the department.

• Formulates, periodically evaluates, and updates the philosophy, objectives, procedures, and policies of the department to help others.

• Completes evaluations and efficiency reports on professional personnel for personnel files; delegates and assists others in writing reports.

• Schedules and assigns personnel to increase efficiency and coordination of department.

• Provides for orientation and skill assessments for the clinical staff.

• Recommends establishment or revision of policies and develops organizational structure and standards of performance.

• Assures compliance with licensing standards.

• Responsible for directing, managing and supervising the activities of non-physician personnel engaged in the delivery of patient care in the areas of holding, recovery and procedure/operating room.

• Handles issues of staffing and other aspects of patient care.

• Adjusts schedule as needed.

• Assists all personnel with problem solving concerning patient and scheduling activities.

• Makes sure all personnel are on duty and ready to start cases on time; if problems arise, make changes in schedule to meet physician's needs.

• Assists with preparations: positioning of patient, unusual procedures, transfer of patients, use of equipment, etc. needed to get rooms ready and cases started.

• Helps with coffee and lunch breaks as needed.

• Assists physician to aid in the efficiency of his/her procedure.

• Assures that supplies and equipment are on hand and ready when needed.

• Assures that lab specimens are collected and transferred to the laboratory.

• Verifies scope serial number and records last four digits onto procedure record and on to label to be handed to endoscopy technician at end of procedure when assisting in Procedure Room.

• Assists in covering vacancies in clinical staff.

• Assists in scheduling functions when needed.

• Assists office personnel as needed.

• Meets with salesmen when necessary.

• Serves on the Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement Committee and other committees as directed by the Administrator.

• Promotes working relationships with physicians, their office staff and community agencies.

• Performs personnel management functions such as establishing personnel qualification requirements, drafting procedure manuals, initiating in-service programs, and installing record and reporting systems.

• Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises employees in the clinical areas. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

INFECTION CONTROL CATEGORY:

This job is designated as a Category I job using OSHA definitions. This means there are tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for any employee engaged in Category I tasks.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE :

RN with current state license.

Current CPR certification.

ACLS certification preferred.

Two years supervisory experience in a surgical environment preferred.