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Director of Nursing, Surgery Center

1 month ago

Glendale

Responsible for the direction of patient care in the ambulatory care setting. Manages staff members in the Outpatient Surgery Department. Consults with staff and physicians on nursing problems and interpretation of Lakeside Surgery Center, LP policies to ensure patient needs are met. Management reflects the mission, ethics, and goals of Lakeside Surgery Center, LP, as well as the focus statement of the operating room department. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Assists in formulating the budget and staff development. Requirements Education and/or Experience • Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience., • Current State of California Registered Nurse Licensure, • Current BCLS certification, • Current ACLS certification, or basic EKG or Arrhythmia Identification certification, • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization., • 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 and to draw and interpret bar graphs., • 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., • To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software. Other Skills and Abilities • Adhere to dress code; appearance must be neat and clean., • Complete annual educational requirements., • Maintain regulatory requirements, nursing and policies, procedures and standards., • Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated time., • Wear identification while on duty., • Actively participate in QA activities., • Ensure confidentiality of patients' records., • Communicate verbally and in writing clearly, completely, accurately, succinctly and timely., • Complete other duties as assigned., • Complete in-services and returns in a timely fashion. Keep up-to-date with equipment orientation/training and documents in the Safety/Equipment manual., • Attend committee, CQI and management meetings, as appropriate., • Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department., • Maintains the operating room staffing schedule. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Must provide the following: • Monthly Quality Assurance reports on various aspects of the surgery center, including: Infection control, Complications, Hospital admissions, Patient complaints, Physician complaints, • A monthly report on the results of the review of the number of charts determined in the policies and procedures of the surgery center., • The Narcotics Log for review monthly., • A monthly evaluation showing that the history, physical, and preoperative laboratory work are done properly on all patients undergoing surgery at the surgery center., • Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and policies are followed., • Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts, knowledge of diseases/surgical conditions, and care required, and good judgment., • Have the ability to perform a head-to-toe preoperative assessment on all patients and reassess, as needed, post-op. This includes pediatric, geriatric, and general patient populations., • Know all areas of care specific to Outpatient Surgery (i.e., GI, conscious sedation)., • Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly., • Organize and manage nursing activities reflecting due consideration for patients' needs and the needs of the facility and staff. Flexibility is maintained., • Treat patients and their families with respect and dignity; identify and address the psychosocial needs of patients and their families. Practices good guest relations., • Have knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration, based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition., • Have the ability to formulate an individualized plan of care, as indicated, and evaluate for effectiveness., • Formulate a teaching plan based on identified patient learning needs, and evaluate the effectiveness of learning. Family is included in teaching, as appropriate, from pre-op to discharge., • Know about cardiac monitoring; can identify dysrhythmias., • Demonstrate an ability to be flexible, organized, and function under stressful situations., • Consult with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities., • Demonstrate an ability to assist physicians with procedures both in the operating room and other departments, as needed., • Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Medical Director, Administrator, and the administrative team., • Performs other duties as directed by management. Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises employees. 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; and addressing complaints and resolving problems. Competencies • Maintain performance improvement., • Provide education to staff on performance improvement. Ability to plan and organize orientation and in-service training for facility staff members; participate in guidance and educational programs, • Perform management activities, including interviewing, hiring, and personnel management., • Documentation meets current standards and policies and is completed within the shift., • Maintain a good working relationship and effective communication both within the department and with other departments for the benefit of the patient., • Develop, revise, and implement policies and procedures., • Assign personnel; delegate specific duties and tasks., • Continuously supervise staff to ensure quality of nursing care., • Participate in planning the budget., • Provide orientation for new staff members., • Complete evaluations and submit two (2) weeks before review. The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be $150,000-$160,000 per year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, licensure, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. As one of the fastest growing Independent Physician Associations in Southern California, Regal Medical Group, Lakeside Community Healthcare & Affiliated Doctors of Orange County, offers a fast-paced, exciting, welcoming and supportive work environment. Opportunities abound, and enterprising, capable, focused people prosper with us. We promote teamwork, nurture learning, and encourage advancement for all of our employees. We want to see you excel, because we believe that your success is our success. Full Time Position Benefits: The success of any company depends on its employees. For us, employee satisfaction is crucial not only to the well-being of our organization, but also to the health and wellness of our members. As such, we are firmly dedicated to providing our employees the options and resources necessary for building security and maintaining a healthy balance between work and life. Our dedication to our staff is evident in our comprehensive benefits package. We offer a very generous mixture of benefits, including many employer-paid options. Health and Wellness: • Employer-paid comprehensive medical, pharmacy, and dental for employees, • Vision insurance, • Zero co-payments for employed physician office visits, • Flexible Spending Account (FSA), • Employer-Paid Life Insurance, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Behavioral Health Services Savings and Retirement: • 401k Retirement Savings Plan, • Income Protection Insurance Other Benefits: • Vacation Time, • Company celebrations, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Referral Bonus, • Tuition Reimbursement, • License Renewal CEU Cost Reimbursement Program, • Business-casual working environment, • Sick days, • Paid holidays, • Mileage Employer will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the LA City Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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