Description : JOB PURPOSE :
JOB PURPOSE :
Responsible for assuming administrative responsibility for all areas / functions of the Perioperative Services Division on a 24 / 7 basis including, but not limited to, pre-procedure testing, Pre-Op, Main OR, Ambulatory and Minor Surgery, PACU, GI Lab, Sterile Processing, and Central Service.
Develops policies and procedures as well as the quality improvement programs for areas of responsibility. Develops the capital and operating budgets for Perioperative Services Division.
Ensures areas of responsibility are appropriately staffed, including interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Ensures safe staffing needs are consistently met using workload measurement data and clinical judgment.
2. Develops budgets for assigned areas and ensures cost effective and cost-efficient use of resources.
3. Provides direction and input regarding equipment / supply needs, renovations, and environmental issues in preparation of operating and capital equipment budgets.
4. Leads departmental strategic planning and policy-making and engages in decision-making through membership on hospital and departmental committees.
5. Promotes communication among patients, families, hospital departments, and medical staff to optimize the interdependence of all team members.
6. Coordinates the needs of physicians and acts as liaison between the medical staff and the nursing staff by serving as a problem solver and mediator.
7. Supports the development and sustainment of Shared Governance and its functions related to Nursing Evaluation, Peer Review, Policy / Procedures, and Standards of Nursing Practice.
8. Serves as a clinical resource contact for patients, families, nursing staff, other health care members and external agencies.
9. Ensures unit orientation programs meet learning needs of new employees and prepare staff to fulfill requirements of position.
10. Provides for, and coordinates, unit-based educational programs.
11. Assesses staff needs for supervision, resources, and direction.
12. Identifies clinical and professional educational needs to promote staff development and mentors staff to identify personal learning needs.
13. Evaluates the quality of patient care provided in assigned areas through collaboration with department, hospital and corporate resources.
14. Assures policies and procedures are in compliance with those of the hospital, health system, division of nursing, and all regulatory agencies.
15. Directs human resources responsibilities for staff, including interviewing and selection of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall employee morale.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Subject to work long, irregular hours including mental, emotional and physical stress.
Must be able to push, pull and lift weight up 50 pounds; be able to endure prolonged, extensive and considerable standing, walking, stooping and reaching.
Must be fluent in English-speaking, reading and writing (must exhibit legible penmanship).
Must possess normal to near normal vision, hearing and manual dexterity.
Must be able to transport and move / position patients.
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Qualifications :
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED :
Bachelors degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration or another related field required. Masters degree strongly preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :
Five (5) years of nursing experience and three (3) years of progressive management / leadership experience is required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW :
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC / eNLC Multistate License.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
Masters degree in Nursing or related field preferred. Certification in area of clinical specialty is desired.
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