RN Manager - Surgery Center

Summary / Objective 

As the Ambulatory Surgery Center Nurse Manager, this position will manage the daily operations of the surgery center. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for managing efficient and effective operations of the center, and will be responsible for hiring, training, and developing the ASC staff. Candidates who will be seriously considered for this opening will have previous experience as an RN leader in an ASC setting and possess excellent critical thinking skills. This position is expected to assist with clinical staff coverage, as needed.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Monitor and manage all aspects of the ASC’s operations as a means of continuously improving the patient experience and ensuring that every patient encounter is positive

Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards; maintain State Certifications and AAAHC Accreditation

Collaborate with the Administrator to represent the ASC with accrediting bodies before, during and after site visits

In conjunction with the Administrator, analyze the ASC’s room and staff utilization and champion opportunities for improvement

Contribute to a just culture that fosters respect, trust, and open dialog

Be a reliable presence in the ASC and conduct regular staff meetings to provide information and solicit feedback

Manage, coach and mentor staff by example and through use of clearly communicated expectations, progress meetings and performance reviews

Develop and maintain a constructive working relationship with the ASC’s Medical Director

Provide staff coverage for clinical roles in the ASC, as needed

Analytical skills necessary in order to analyze the ASC workload requirements, plan and schedule nursing staff to meet the needs of the ASC, and to identify and resolve problems and administer available resources effectively

Monitor daily operating activity of the ASC such as staff productivity, daily surgery schedule, clinical competencies, and nursing practices, etc.

Responsible for ensuring the ASC’s compliance with OSHA regulations

Works collaboratively with the surgery center scheduler to ensure cases are scheduled efficiently and accurately

Manages the operating room environment in a fiscally responsible manner

Oversees medical capital equipment needs in the operating and procedure rooms, and makes recommendations for new equipment when needed. Troubleshoots equipment breakdowns

Directs and assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance, and conducts and participates in emergency preparedness drills

Collaborates with the clinical coordinator to ensure adequate staffing and to ensure the office/surgery center schedules run smoothly and efficiently

Participates in the recruiting and selection of ASC personnel

Conducts performance reviews, annual competencies, and training of ASC clinical personnel

Initiates counseling and disciplinary actions of ASC staff members when appropriate. Provides written documentation of such actions for the employee’s file

Experience/Education

Graduated from an accredited nursing school

Current, unencumbered Georgia RN license

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification (preferred)

Minimum of five years surgical nursing experience including two years supervisory level experience

Must be proficient in the skills needed to perform all clinical roles in the ASC including preop/PACU/recovery RN, perioperative RN, and surgical technician

Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities

Physical Demands

Average shift involves: standing, walking, bending, reaching – 75%, sitting – 25%

Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height

Ability to listen and speak on the telephone and write simultaneously

Ability to operate multi-line telephone system; computer keyboard and printer

Vision - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as read medication orders, medical charts, etc.

Hearing - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating with patients and physicians

Speaking - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating with patients, family members and physicians

Dexterity - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as administering medication, assisting physicians

Mental Demands - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as unpleasant patients (stress, violence, etc.)

Working Conditions:

Position requires work in a medical facility where exposure to bodily fluids is likely

Personal protective equipment is required

Knowledge of hazardous materials safe handling and universal precautions is essential

Benefits:

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Voluntary life insurance and critical illness insurance

Retirement plan with Traditional and Roth 401(k), employer matching and profit sharing