Staffing Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:

The Perioperative Services Manager is accountable for a variety of tasks that lead to positive patient and physician experiences in the most cost-effective manner, while serving as a role model for respect. The Perioperative Services Manager is a Registered Nurse who is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of patients, geriatric, adult and pediatric, in a manner that is consistent with the AORN and hospital's standards of care.This leader is expected to perform their duties in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
Two to Five (2-5) years of Perioperative nursing experience
A minimum of two (2) years of management experience preferred
Must be computer literate in Outlook, Word, and Excel. Training on hospital systems will be provided.
Able to work in a fast-paced, high stress environment
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning and evaluation skills
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Dedicated to achieving excellence in patient care and customer service
Committed to continuous quality improvement and results driven outcomes
Committed to the development of professional practices
Excellent human resource management skills
Able to function independently and as a member of a team
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Excellent financial and statistical analysis abilities

EDUCATION:
Baccalaureate degree in the Science of Nursing (BSN)
Master's in Nursing or healthcare related (MSN, MBA, MHA)

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATION:
Current licensure with the California Board of Registered Nursing
Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification
Must successfully complete and maintain ACLS and PALS certification at the time of hire or within the first 6 months of employment
Must successfully complete and maintain CNOR at time of hire or within the first 3 months of employment.
Must successfully complete and maintain LA County Fire Card certification at the time of hire or within the first 30 days of employment

MUST HAVES:
All required licensures, certifications, mandatory education; along with annual occupational health screenings must be completed prior to the expiration date or by the end of the month in which they are due.Reference the Educational Requirements: Must Haves, Mandatory and Unit Based policy (in electronic policy management system) for the specific requirements for this position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

( These are the essential job functions for this position. The essential functions of this job include but may not be limited to those listed in this job description. Employees hired for this position must be able to perform the essential function of this job without imposing significant risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others) :
Assists the director and leadership team in promoting fiscal accountability.
Assists in the development and monitoring for compliance of polices, professional practice standards and procedures.
Assures that maintenance is current, and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs using the work order process.
Collects and analyzes data relative to quality or performance improvement projects and improving nurse-sensitive indicators.
Facilitates and manages change within Perioperative services and the organization.
Fosters teamwork amongst the staff and physicians in Perioperative Services as well as the entire organization.
Incorporates evidenced-based knowledge into decisions for the provision of safe, patient-centered care.
Identifies educational needs, plans, and provides ongoing staff education.
Monitors, evaluates, and manages the performance of staff.
Oversees the day-to-day management of Perioperative services.
Supervises staffing, scheduling, and call needs to meet patient needs and promote efficiency in a cost-effective manner.
Participates on selected hospital committees.
Pursues professional growth by sharing knowledge, authoring publications, attending, and authoring scholarly presentations, or being involved in professional organizations.
Serves as a patient advocate, maintaining sensitivity to patient's care and privacy.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The following job accountabilities are not unique to this particular job but are common to all jobs at VPH:
Complies with VPH policies and procedures on customer satisfaction and service excellence.Demonstrates professionalism and cultural sensitivity in coordinating activities and communicating with all customers, peers, and the community at large.Conducts self in a professional, respectful and courteous manner during all interactions.Works effectively and collaboratively with others toward common goals.
Communicates accurately, honestly, supportively and in a timely manner with department and interdepartmental team members.Demonstrates effective business writing and oral communication skills, handwriting is clear and legible.
Participates in operational aspects of the department and maintains/participates in performance improvement activities within the department.
Participates in all departmental specific training, Environment of Care (injury/illness prevention, fire/lifesafety, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, utilities management, medical equipment management, safety and security management), infection control (standard precautions, TB Exposure Control Plan, Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan).
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows safety practices.Understands the importance of safety, including patient safety in the work place.Maintains a safe environment for self and others.
Actively participates in the Patient Safety Program, including event reporting.Identifies sentinel events/near misses and responds per defined organization processes.Participates in education activities and process implementation.Demonstrates advocacy for the patient/customer and appropriately acknowledges patients, customers and visitors.

The above statements reflect the essential functions considered necessary to describe the principle content of the job. They are not intended to be a complete statement of all work requirements or duties that may be inherent in the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Primarily an inside building/office environment, well lighted and ventilated, which may consist of multiple treatment and/or work sites.
Fast and continuous work pace with variable workload.
Frequent contact with staff and public under a variety of circumstances.Requires ability to communicate clearly (in English) verbally and in writing for effective communication with other staff members, physicians, vendors, community members, patients and patient families, employees and applicants of all socio-economic levels from a diverse cultural and ethnic population.
Subject to many interruptions from multiple calls and inquiries and potentially emotional situations involving accidents, injuries, illness and/or death.
Handles emergency/crisis situations in accordance with Hospital policy.
Answers phones or pages; may carry a beeper/pager, and/or use a two-way radio.
Occasional travel may be required.
Potential risk of exposure to hazards from chemicals (toxic and non-toxic), flammable materials, gas or electrical or radiant energy or equipment with/without moving parts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time

Patient Care
Continuous standing/walking and occasional/intermittent sitting.
Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and shoulder level to handle/operate medical equipment/devices.
Frequent reaching above shoulder level and overhead.
Frequent forward bending, twisting, squatting and kneeling; occasional climbing.
Occasional repositioning and transferring patients weighing up to 200 pounds between bed, chair, and gurney.
Occasional lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Occasional/intermittent pushing of gurneys, wheelchairs, bed and other medical equipment over tiled and carpeted surfaces.
Continuous use of near vision to read medical equipment such as monitoring devices and reading documents and computer screens; hearing and verbal communication to interact with patients, co-workers, and other customers.

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