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Position Summary: Responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing and directing the operations and staff (clinical and non-clinical) of the Surgical Services Department including the Operating Room, Outpatient Surgical Services, Anesthesia, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Evaluates the delivery of patient care that promotes safety and well being of all patients in the assigned department(s). Coordinates (or supervises coordination) of visiting specialists to maintain a workable schedule in the OR. Responsible for the fiscal, material and human resource management of the department as well as other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief Nurse Executive. Participates in the development and implementation of departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Maintains interdepartmental and intradepartmental communication. Articulates and enforces standards for quality/safe patient care. Develops and implements innovative systems and processes that improve staff and patient quality and safety. Demonstrates achievable and measurable results and develop action plans for improvement. Initiates, monitors, and enforces regulatory requirements. Holds self and others accountable to policy, standards, and commitments and provides timely follow through on questions and concerns. Remains current of new trends and best practices and incorporates into Surgical Services. Ensures development of Surgical Services initiatives to improve patient experience and family centered care. Develops and implements clinical outcome measures for quality improvement, cost and complication reduction, and the implementation of evidence-based practice. Maintains open communication with department staff to create a Culture of Safety and engages staff in Continuous Quality Improvement. Knowledgeable of AORN Guidelines1 and Perioperative Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Interprets, implements, and monitors TJC, state, and federal regulations pertaining to department functions. Ensure departmental compliance with TJC standards as well as requirements set by state and federal regulatory bodies. Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care. Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation's mission statement. Position Qualifications: Minimum Education: Must have completed a program of education in nursing from an NLN approved institution. BSN, Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Master's degree in a health care or Business Administration related field preferred. Minimum Experience: Minimum of (2) two years' experience in operating room. Must also have at least 2 years of surgical services management (at a surgery center or the like). License, Certification, Registration: In addition, must be licensed in good standing in the our client Alaska as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN). Current Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position. Certified Nursing Operating Room (CNOR) preferred. Attain certification within 6 months Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) preferred Equipment/Tools: Office machines (i.e., multi-line telephone, copy machine, fax machine, Microsoft Office, etc.) Knowledge of electronic health record systems, Cerner preferred. Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Knowledgeable of AORN Guidelines1 and Perioperative Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Cognitive and technical knowledge required with the ability to manage care across the continuum of care. Must be flexible with work schedule and possess the ability for independent actions within prescribed limits. Knowledge of budgets, reimbursements, coding, claims processing and fiscal management desired. The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position. 1. Knowledge of medical terminology. 2. Ability to work in patient care setting. 3. Knowledge of psychiatric patients (Title 47). 4. Knowledge of coding and billing for Title 47 patients 5. Knowledge of Non-Violent Crisis Intervention tactics Language Skills: ABILITY to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Theoretical knowledge of the nursing process, care management, and continuity of care. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent draw and interpret bar graphs, and maintain a computer, database. Reasoning Abilities: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Supervisory Responsibilities: OR department staff including: nurses, anesthesia staff, pre-op provider, OR support staff Benefits Include: $$0,000 Sign on Bonus for a 3-year commitment/$$0,000 Sign on Bonus for a 2-year commitment $$$,000 Relocation for single, $$0,000 for family Generous PTO - starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time Eleven paid holidays Comprehensive healthcare coverage Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Account Retirement plans Employee Wellness Center Plus More!
Shift: days/night
Specialty Type: Nursing
Sub Specialties: Ambulatory Care, Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse, Floor Nurse, Geriatric, Med-surg Adult, Med-surg Mother/Baby, Med-surg Peds, Nursing Manager/Director, Open Heart Surgery, Operating Room, Operating Room / Circulate, Operating Room / Circulation & Scrub, Operating Room / Scrub, Pre-Op, Registered Nurse, RN Unit Manager, Step Down, Trauma Registrar, Triage / Fast Track, Urgent Care, Wound Care
General Certifications: N/A
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