Nurse Manager of Surgery

Company: WPA Staffing Solutions, LLC
Location: Madera
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

Nurse Manager of Surgery Job Description: This position is accountable for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of Surgical Services to include the Inpatient Operating Room. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in performance improvement activities. Reasonable Accommodation Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Minimum Education and Work Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred. CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred. Five (5) years of experience in surgical nursing. Two (2) years of nursing management experience preferred. Shift: Full Time - 5 Days a week Required Skills Must be familiar with healthcare industry concepts, practices, and procedures. Ability to maintain collaborative working relationships to ensure a positive and productive work environment. Ability to plan and prioritize work with frequent interruptions. Ability to provide exceptional customer service. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and proficiency of hospital information technology applications Management Competencies Leadership 1. Communicates vision for organizational success that sparks excitement in others 2. Builds support, commitment and engagement of employees by helping them understand the connection between their work and success of hospital. 3. Creates environment that guides employees to accomplish unit and individual goals 4. Responds positively to changes to maximize opportunities or minimize problems 5. Leads by personal example People Management 1. Defines and communicates standards of performance; and provides regular informal feedback 2. Develops and maintains department staffing model; hires and onboards new employees 3. Completes employees introductory and annual evaluations by due date 4. Fosters internal employee communication by ensuring that staff meetings are conducted on a regular basis 5. Addresses employee performance issues in a timely and consistent manner Performance Improvement and Quality of Service 1. Identifies opportunities for process improvement 2. Develops and tracks key outcomes to measure performance 3. Assure regulatory compliance with Joint Commission, federal and state regulatory agencies Financial Management 1. Maintain department budget for capital, expenses and revenues 2. Monitors and explains variances 3. Identifies and implements ways to decrease costs and improve productivity Required Licenses/Certifications Current California Registered Nursing License. ACLS and BLS required. Minimum Standards 1. Time & Attendance (see company Time & Attendance Policy) 2. Professional Appearance (see company Dress Policy) 3. Staff meetings (90%) 4. Annual Requirements Mock Code Blue (min. 2 per year if applicable) PPD/TB Screen Annual Competencies Flu Vaccine License/Certifications Compliance Training Essential Functions Assists surgeons in operations through provision of qualified staff; formulates schedule which provides staff available for all procedures. Assumes 24-hour responsibility for administrative and operational functions of the Surgical Services department. Consults with Director of Surgical Services on nursing problems and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Controls traffic to avoid infection. Defines and ensures compliance with standards of patient care and nursing practice Develops an annual education plan for staff. Implements and educates staff on an Annual Basis. Evaluates needs for new or different items in regard to present and new trends or needs of the department. Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Manages staffing issues and promotes the development of self and others for the advancement of the organization and the individual. Plans and organizes departmental activities to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instruction of surgeons, anesthesiologists and hospital administrative procedures. Verifies that narcotics and controlled substances are counted and locked, per hospital policy. Other duties as assigned. Physical Demands Ability to Adjust Focus- (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus) Close Vision- (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Depth Perception- (three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) Peripheral Vision- (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) Lift up to 10 pounds- 2/3 and more of time Lift up to 25 pounds- up to 1/3 of time Lift up to 50 pounds- up to 1/3 of time Lift more than 100 pounds- up to 1/3 of time with assistance Push/Pull- 1/3 to 1/2 of time Reach with hands and arms- 1/3 to 1/2 of time Sit- up to 1/3 of time Stand- 2/3 and more of time Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl- up to 1/3 of time Talk or hear- 2/3 and more of time Use hands to finger, handle or feel- 1/3 to 1/2 of time Walk- 2/3 and more of time Work Environment Body fluid exposure- Yes Extreme cold (non-weather)- up to 1/3 of time Fine Dexterity- Both (7+ hours) Grasping: simple/light - Both (3-4 hours) Grasping: firm/heavy- Both (3-4 hours) Hearing- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff Hearing- Ability to hear patient call Repetitive use of foot control- Right only (1-2 hours) Repetitive use of hands- Both (5-6 hours) Risk of electrical shock- up to 1/3 of time Typical noise level- Moderate Noise Work near moving mechanical parts- up to 1/3 of time Specialty: Nursing Sub Specialty(s): Orthopedic, Operating Room / Circulate, Operating Room, Nursing Manager/Director

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