Job Description
About the Role:
- Directs and oversees all nursing services in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) in accordance with recognized standards of practice, law, and regulations.
- Acts as a department resource for staff questions and concerns.
- Facilitates ongoing staff training needs assessments, new hire training, and supervises Coordinator and/or Team Lead with annual mandatory training and competencies.
- Facilitates and oversees interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions, and employee conflicts (in conjunction with HR).
- Displays leadership by taking responsibility for actions and supporting initiatives and policies toward company goals.
- Reviews surgical schedule on a continuous basis to ensure staff, equipment, and supplies are sufficient.
- Addresses patient care issues: addresses patient grievances, ensures proper completion and submission of Notable Case Forms and ensures completion of patient phone calls, communication of patient transfers/deaths to the appropriate personnel.
- Takes responsibility for purchasing activities, pharmaceutical activities/regulatory requirements, and VCSC equipment.
- Reports medical device issues to the appropriate personnel, provides input for equipment purchases to the appropriate personnel, directs maintenance and repair requirements, and maintains equipment manuals.
- Addresses and ensures compliance with accreditation and federal/state regulatory requirements for the facility.
- Directs and participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement.
- Establishes and achieves personal, professional, and departmental goals.
- Regularly communicates department goals, company and department changes, and strategic initiatives to staff.
- Promotes enthusiasm, dedication, motivation, and productivity within the department.
- Participates in the annual planning and budgeting process and is accountable for managing within the budgeted expenses for assigned areas.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure in California with the board of Registered Nursing (RN).
- BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Minimum of two years previous O.R. or O.P.S. experience required.
- Minimum of two years’ previous management experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university, B.S.N. (preferred).
- Previous ophthalmic surgery experience (preferred).
Required Skills:
- Management, planning, budgeting, and quality improvement skills.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to develop and mentor others.
- Ability to lead by example.
Preferred Skills:
Preference will be given to applicants with experience in vision care.
Pay range and compensation package:
Salary will be determined based on experience and education of the candidate. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
PAY RANGE: $138,000 - $163,000 per year depending on skills, experience, and education.
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