Director of Nursing - Scottsdale, United States - Aloe Surgical Center (11140)

Description

USPI Aloe Surgical Center and Phoenix Spine Goodyear ASC, is seeking a motivated Director of Nursing to join our team.
Aloe Surgical Center and Phoenix Spine Goodyear ASC is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.


Job Summary:


Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following.


Other duties may be assigned:

1. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure patient care, staff relations, and efficiency of service.


2. Coordinates patient care with business office, pre-op, and PACU.


3. Supervises activities to ensure appropriate patient care and monitors efficiency of service in the operating room.


4. Observes nursing care and visits patients to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatment is administered in accordance with physicians' instructions.


5. Coordinates with physicians, medical staff, and administrator to ensure that effective

Communication is maintained.


6. Coordinates with Materials Manager for equipment, special equipment, and supplies for upcoming surgical cases, and resolves any problems.


7. Coordinates orientation of new employees.


8. Investigates and resolves complaints. Refers unusual problems to the Administrator.


9. Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.


10. Follows equipment safety guidelines.


11. Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.


12. Ensures that Standard Universal Precautions, the National Patient Safety Goals, and principles of aseptic and sterile technique are used appropriately.


13. Implements safe practices and provides knowledgeable guidance and evaluation of the environment of care management, including life safety (fire prevention), security, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, infection control, the safe use of medical equipment, and utilities.


14. Ensures meaningful differences are implemented as outlined in the EDGE (Every Day Giving Excellence) Program.


15. Participates in review and revision of the policies and procedures at the Surgery Center.


16. Directs the hiring, selection, performance reviews, and training of medical personnel.


17. Calls on physicians to solicit their participation in the surgery center.


18. Orders or directs ordering of supplies including drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintains records on narcotics.

• Devise strategies and plans for the clinical department according to company standards for excellent service and growth
• Assume responsibility of budgeting and resourcing
• Plan and oversee all patient care or administrative operations and programs
• Recruit employees to ensure department is staffed with qualified personnel
• Assign cases and create schedules for all employees
• Coordinate and supervise staff providing constructive feedback
• Provide personnel with clinical training and opportunities for continuous development
• Evaluate performance and discipline employees when necessary
• Monitor compliance to legal guidelines, internal policies and quality standards

Skills

• Proven experience as clinical director or other managerial position
• Experience in clinical supervision and program management
• Solid understanding of budgeting, resourcing and performance evaluation procedures
• Excellent knowledge of standards (e.g. ISO) and regulations for the clinical field
• Proficient in MS Office and computer systems (e.g. patient management software)
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Exceptional organizational and leadership skills
• Aptitude in resolving issues and conflicts

USP-123

USP-RN

Required Skills:
Qualifications**:Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Currently licensed in the state. CPR certification is required, advanced life support certification required. One year experience required in intra-operative setting. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.


Education and/or Experience:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Currently licensed in the state. CPR required; advanced life support certification required. One year leadership experience required intra-operative setting. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.


Other skills and abilities:
General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room.


Physical Demands:
Shall be physically able to stand, walk, and maintain varied body motions and positions for long periods of time. Demonstrates manual dexterity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabi