Registered Nurse Manager - ASC

EyeCare Partners is the nation’s leading provider of clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 650 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide care in 18 states and 80 markets, providing services that span the eye care continuum. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com .

JOB TITLE: Nurse Manager, ASC

DEPARTMENT: Pre-Operative/ PACU

REPORTS TO: ASC Administrator

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager assists in daily function of the Ophthalmology Surgery Center in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation standards and policies and procedures. Responsibilities include with interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning, and directing clinical staff; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems both internal and external; insuring timely maintenance of equipment, in pre/post op. Assuring an adequate supply of inventory, and complete and accurate medical records.

PEFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Critical Thinking - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Demonstrates an above average ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate.

Communication Skills – Maintains effective professional relationships with patients, physicians and staff. Above average communication skills: oral, written, and presentation. Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner; Works with integrity and ethically.

Teamwork / Delegation - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Makes self available to staff; Delegates work assignments; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Attends required meetings; Continually works to improve supervisory skills; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Follows instructions, responds to management direction.

Skills/Knowledge/Dependability/ Attendance – Experience working as an RN in an Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC); Follows policies and procedures; Complies with reporting adverse incidents; Supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Is, consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; uses equipment and materials according to manufacturer’s instructions; Maintains and renews professional license in a timely manner; Participates in QAPI and Infection Control Plan and encourages staff participation and compliance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/ REGISTRATIONS

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required

Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing preferred

Current Illinois RN License, BCLS, and ACLS required

Three (3) years’ experience as a PACU nurse

Leadership and PACU experience within the last five years

Must be able to provide proof of identity and right to work in the United States

LANGUAGE SKILLS/COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Payroll systems and Microsoft Word/ Excel

Printer, copier, telephone, and fax

Knowledge of patient monitoring and emergency equipment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee must be able to:

Walk, stand and sit for prolonged periods of time

Occasionally be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Occasionally be able to push up to an excess of 200 pounds

Occasionally be able to pull/ lift patients with the assistance of other personnel and or assistive devices, up to an excess of 400-500 pounds

Occasionally be able to bend, stoop, kneel and climb

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS

Regular exposure to blood and body substances

Exposure to needle sticks possible

Blood Borne pathogen risk classification category #1

Exposure to substances/chemicals i.e. alcohol, peroxide, bleach

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in well-lit and ventilated surroundings including pre-operative/ PACU areas, nurse's stations, procedure rooms, lounge, etc.

May occasionally be exposed to outside environment

DUTIES INCLUDE

Scheduling, supervision, guidance, and discipline of staff

Physician relations and problem solving

Coordinate with medical records to ensure compliance

Employee health (staff, physicians, anesthesia)

Medication inventory, narcotic logs, and controll…