Director of Nursing at Salt Creek Surgery Center

Westmont, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Management, Patient Care, Quality Management, Budgeting, Staff Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Interpersonal Skills, Training and Development, Problem Solving, Communication, Infection Control, Policy Development, Resource Management, Patient Assessment, Complaint Resolution, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Directs the operations, programs, and activities in all clinical areas of the surgery center. Plan, direct, and coordinate patient care activities in the facility to maintain standards of patient care, and advise medical staff in matters related to clinical services by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors. Define and maintain facility standards in patient care and practice in accordance with all policies and procedures of the center in accordance with regulatory requirements and accreditation standards in collaboration with the center Administrator. As a representative of this facility, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct effect on the center's image and perceptions of quality service. Interaction with patients, physicians, referral sources, guest, visitors, volunteer workers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork that is congruent with the center's standards and guidelines to promote positive relations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Plans and organizes activities related to specified clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with professional standards of medical and nursing care and facility administrative procedures. Coordinates activities with other facility departments, patient care units, ambulance services, medical staff, patients' relatives, law enforcement officers, the media, and other health facilities. Develops, implements, and evaluates methods to ensure effective and efficient use of staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources while maintaining patient care standards. Develops, implements, and coordinates quality management, utilization review, and discharge planning programs. Consults with nurse managers and medical staff on patient care or nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to ensure patient needs are met. Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff members, and participates in guidance and educational programs. Visits departments to observe procedures and make appropriate suggestions and recommendations for improving techniques, policies, and procedures. Formulates budget based on appropriate workload indicators and anticipated revenues. Monitors and controls department costs to maintain expenditures within allocations. Recommends acquisition of capital equipment. Engages in studies and investigations related to improving delivery of services. Ensures facility compliance with accreditation standards. Orients new staff and assures that training and education needs of staff are met. Coordinates activities and the work assignments of staff members. Directs the nursing assessment of all patients. Observes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physician instructions. Develops, implements, and evaluates facility policies, goals, and objectives. Participates in the development and modifications of facility programs. Participates in infection control and quality assessment activities and analysis. Interprets and enforces facility policies and procedures. Participates in the development and monitoring of budget. Participates in appropriate committees. Directs preparation and maintenance of patients' clinical records. Orders or directs ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records on narcotics. Investigates and resolves complaints, or refers unusual problems to superior. Other duties assigned. Is responsible for directing all patient care activities within the assigned location, including the performance of such all clinical staff in accordance with all established policies and procedures. Responsible for supervising clinical staff. Manages the nursing/clinical areas. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these areas. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principal functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job. Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off Requirements BS degree in Nursing, from an accredited nursing school, with current RN License required . Clinical management experience and/or training in an ASC environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Orthopedic surgery experience is preferred. Ambulatory surgery center experience and a strong understanding of the regulatory requirements set forth by agencies such as The Joint Commission, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), Association of peri-Operating Room Nurses (AORN), Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is required. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to set priorities. Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, etc. Superior interpersonal skills. Evidence of continued education in clinical nursing and universal precautions. Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Certificates, Licenses and Registrations: Current RN license and current CPR certification, PALS, and ACLS preferred. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In the working environment of the Center, there may be potential exposure to communicable diseases, contaminated blood and bodily fluids, and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing directs operations and activities in clinical areas of the surgery center, ensuring patient care standards are met. This role involves coordinating with various departments and overseeing nursing staff to maintain quality service and compliance with regulations.