Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SUMMARY
The ASC Nurse Manage r will be responsible for providing, delegating, and coordinating nursing care. This position oversees the day-to-day functions of the surgical team.
This includes ensuring policies and procedures are being followed and the operating rooms run smoothly to provide optimal patient care daily.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION / COMPETENCIES
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Coordinates and delegates OR nursing activities throughout the surgery center.
- Coordinates and controls all aspects of OR management, surgical services, staff, patient relations and safety of all patients.
- Assumes overall responsibility for scheduling of nursing personnel in accordance with established staffing guidelines for each area.
- Utilizing professional nursing judgment, takes action to implement plan of care for the patient. Implements medical treatment plan as ordered by medical staff.
- Demonstrates understanding and interpretation of diagnostic measures such as lab tests, radiology exams, and electrocardiograms.
- Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instructions / training / education to patients and family members.
- Reports and documents all pertinent observations and nursing interventions.
- Develops, implements, and administers clinical policies and procedures in partnership with senior management. Ensures proper documentation, communication, and understanding with staff.
- Performs other position related duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURES OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS
- RN License and certification as required by state.
- BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES
- Ability to verbalize understanding of nursing processes. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of physical and emotional disease processes, clinical nursing skills, and administration of medications.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make constant / frequent judgment / response to problems.
- Ability to handle unpredictable situations involving high stress / pressure. Ability to address sensitive situations, resolve conflicts, negotiate, motivate, and persuade others.
- Excellent critical thinking skills.
- Basic working knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office software.
- Complies with HIPAA regulations for patient confidentiality.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Graduate of an accredited nursing program required. BSN preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 3-5 years prior experience supervising nursing staff.
- Surgical experience preferred.
Requirements :
30+ days ago