RN Manager - Surgery Center

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Summary / Objective

As the Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse Manager, this position will manage the daily operations of the surgery center. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for managing efficient and effective operations of the center, and will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing the ASC staff. Candidates who will be seriously considered for this opening will have previous experience as an RN leader in an ASC setting and possess excellent critical thinking skills. This position is expected to assist with clinical staff coverage, as needed.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Monitor and manage all aspects of the ASCs operations as a means of continuously improving the patient experience and ensuring that every patient encounter is positive
• Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards; maintain State Certifications and AAAHC Accreditation
• Collaborate with the Administrator to represent the ASC with accrediting bodies before, during and after site visits
• In conjunction with the Administrator, analyze the ASCs room and staff utilization and champion opportunities for improvement
• Contribute to a just culture that fosters respect, trust, and open dialog
• Be a reliable presence in the ASC and conduct regular staff meetings to provide information and solicit feedback
• Manage, coach and mentor staff by example and through use of clearly communicated expectations, progress meetings and performance reviews
• Develop and maintain a constructive working relationship with the ASCs Medical Director
• Provide staff coverage for clinical roles in the ASC, as needed
• Analytical skills necessary in order to analyze the ASC workload requirements, plan and schedule nursing staff to meet the needs of the ASC, and to identify and resolve problems and administer available resources effectively
• Monitor daily operating activity of the ASC such as staff productivity, daily surgery schedule, clinical competencies, and nursing practices, etc.
• Responsible for ensuring the ASCs compliance with OSHA regulations
• Works collaboratively with the surgery center scheduler to ensure cases are scheduled efficiently and accurately
• Manages the operating room environment in a fiscally responsible manner
• Oversees medical capital equipment needs in the operating and procedure rooms, and makes recommendations for new equipment when needed. Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns
• Directs and assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and conducts and participates in emergency preparedness drills
• Collaborates with the clinical coordinator to ensure adequate staffing and to ensure the office / surgery center schedules run smoothly and efficiently
• Participates in the recruiting and selection of ASC personnel
• Conducts performance reviews, annual competencies, and training of ASC clinical personnel
• Initiates counseling and disciplinary actions of ASC staff members when appropriate. Provides written documentation of such actions for the employees file

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