Director of Nursing - Charge Nurse Surgery Center

Director of Nursing - Charge Nurse Surgery Center

Apply locations: Garden Grove, CA, USA

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R0176845

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

Monday through Friday Day Shift in a surgery center.

This position will be responsible for surgery center nursing staff and have clinical responsibilities.

Excellent Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, paid maternity & paternity leave, 401K w/ match, PTO, tuition assistance, life insurance, Long Term and Short Term disability, Flexible Spending for Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Expenses

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Works with the Facility Manager, facility staff and physician to coordinate the facility operations and patient procedures to ensure provision of quality patient care on a daily basis in accordance with organization policies, procedures and training. Provides nursing support to patients and staff. Assist with staffing, staff training, equipment, physician and patient relations, cost containment, supply management, medical records, patient billing, OSHA and all company, state and federal compliance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for supporting and driving Organization quality standards through meeting regulatory requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).
• Accountable for outstanding quality of patient care, as defined by the organization quality goals.
• Responsible for aggressively addressing and acting on adverse events and action thresholds.
• Complies with all data collections and auditing activities and maintains integrity of medical records and other organization administrative and operational records.
• Supervises and directs facility staff in providing safe and effective vascular access procedures.
• Assigns and delegates tasks to all direct patient care staff.
• Ensures adequate staffing through daily management of staff's schedule.
• Assess daily patient needs and develop/distribute patient care assignments appropriately.
• Routinely monitors patient care staff for appropriate techniques and adherence to facility policy and procedures.
• Recommends and initiates disciplinary action in conjunction with the Facility Manager.
• Assists Facility Manager with staff performance evaluations.
• Participates in selection, orientation and training of staff as assigned.
• Performs and sets-up in-services regarding equipment, supplies and clinical for all staff.
• Coordinates all aspects of patient care with the appropriate staff members, from admission through discharge.
• Ensures patients and patient's families are educated regarding pre and post procedure care of vascular access.
• Ensures patient's procedures are scheduled in a timely manner and the facility capacity is utilized efficiently.
• As needed, assist with patient workflow, including providing direct patient care and monitoring pre, intra and post procedure.
• Oversees and ensures accurate and complete documentation of patient treatments from admission to discharge.
• Confirms written orders, consents and lab work are completed and documented in accordance with facility policies.
• Assumes primary responsibility in an emergency situation.
• Administers medications and IV conscious sedation to patients as directed.
• Attends and participates in Governing Body and CQI meetings with physicians.
• Ensures appropriate operation of facility equipment and technology.
• Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the entire vascular access facility.
• Ensures all blood spills are immediately addressed according to the organization Bloodborne Pathogen Control Policies.
• Participates in cost control initiatives.
• Assists in the development and revision of any applicable policies and procedures for the facility.
• Initiates, documents and completes ongoing Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Manages medications, including ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Oversees maintenance of usage logs for all medications.
• Communicates with the pharmacist to assure medication accuracy.
• Ensures medical records are accurate, complete and in compliance with organization policies.
• Participates in all facility regulatory and accreditation surveys.
• Verifies records for all implanted devices are completed accurately.
• Acts as the Facility Manager in the absence of the manager.
• Complies with HIPPA policies and standards regarding patient information and medical records.
• Other duties as assigned, within the scope of practice and state regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

SUPERVISION:

• Facility direct patient care staff (Staff RNs, LPNs, Radiology Technologist, Surgical, Front Desk Coordinator)

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (R.N.)
• Current appropriate state licensure and ACLS certification.
• ASC certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Minimum of three years' experience preferred in an Ambulatory Surgical Center/Vascular Access Lab.
• Minimum of three years of Interventional Radiology, scrub experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience within a medical or vascular access environment preferred.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite is necessary.
• Demonstrated management skills necessary to provide leadership and supervision of facility personnel.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Certified in BLS & ACLS successfully completed course certifications.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills and competencies and may fall outside of the range shown.

Hourly Rate: $92,840 -154,734