RN-Nurse Manager

 Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide a job description for the Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Nurse Manager.

Scope

This policy applies to nurse managers at each USDH affiliated ambulatory surgery center.

Definitions

A nurse manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ambulatory surgery center. The nurse manager supervises staff performance and patient care.

Reports To

Medical director

Administrative Director

Director of Endoscopy Operations

Senior VP of Operations

Job Summary

• Responsible for direction of patient care in the ambulatory care setting.
• Provide direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Manages and supervises staff members.
• Manage daily staffing schedules.
• Provide orientation for new staff members.
• Completion of evaluations for staff members yearly.
• Designate authority to another staff member (RN) to uphold all policies and procedures when nurse manager is unavailable.
• Participate, with governing board, in the credentialing of physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff, as indicated.
• Consults with staff, physicians, medical director, and administrative director on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Manage the infection control program, emergency preparedness program, safety program, and quality assurance/risk management program.
• Oversee the purchase and maintenance of endoscopy equipment and supplies.
• Assist in the establishment of policies, procedures, and standards for the ambulatory surgery center based on current CMS, DOH, and accreditation bodies.
• Prepare for and participate in inspections and surveys.
• Coordinate continuing education activities required for competency of staff.
• Assists in formulating budget.
• Maintains professionalism within the center.

Physical Demands

Moderate periods of sitting, walking, standing, lifting and computer use.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, prefer BSN
• Current State Registered Nurse Licensure
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• Minimum of two years nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting and a minimum of two years supervisory experience