Surgery Manager

Surgery Manager

Colusa Colusa, CA

Description

POSITION TITLE: Surgery Manager

DEPARTMENT: Surgery  

EMPLOYEE REPORTS TO: CNO

SUPERVISES: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Part-time

This job description is a record of the essential functions of the listed job. The job description provides the employee, CEO, Human Resources, applicants and other agencies with a clear understanding of the job, where it fits into the organization, and the skill and work requirements in relation to other jobs. Jobs are always changing to some degree and the existence of the approved job description is not intended to limit normal change and growth. The facility will make reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals who are capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Surgery Manager is a registered professional nurse who assumes the administrative responsibility for all functions in the OR, recovery room, short stay services and Central Supply on full time around the clock basis. He/she evaluates the quality of nursing care rendered to all patients in these areas including, but not limited to, the immediate pre-operative stage, the intra-operative stage and the immediate recovery stage. He/she supervises all nursing personnel in all areas of surgery.  When surgical schedule is slow, OR Manager will function as a RN house supervisor or float to other departments.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Must be currently licensed in the State of California. Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Current CPR. Two to five years of experience in the OR. Minimum of two years’ experience in nursing management. Demonstrate leadership abilities. Completion of critical care class including basic arrhythmia interpretation. Knowledge and experience in the perioperative care of surgical patients. Able to work under stressful situations. Possess good oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate interpersonal relationships in a manner which enhances communication, promote conflict resolution and facilitate staff development.

POSITION SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Direct and supervise OR, post-anesthesia care unit, Central Supply and surgical coordination providing supportive counseling as needed.
• Maintain high levels of nursing training, care and a safe environment for all patients cared for within the department. 
• Review staff performance evaluations. 
• Control quantity and quality of nursing care by reviewing and updating policies, establishing performance standards, analyzing needs and recommending and implementing training and changes. 
• Direct the coordination & scheduling of surgical procedures, coordinating with surgeons and their clinics, registration, authorizations, surgery coordinator, making decisions involving cases to maximize OR effectiveness and surgeon/staff capacity.
• Act as a liaison between OR services, medical staff and hospital administration. 
• Establish OR department policies with appropriate medical staff committees, ensure that they and hospital personnel policies, codes, standards & laws are observed. 
• Share and Coordinate nursing and support staff with other departments to maximize staffing without downtime. Anticipate staffing >2 weeks in advance. Confer with other department managers directly affected before instituting change or initiating new policies/procedures. 
• Ensure that timely staff meetings are held; Inform staff of policy and procedural changes; Provide opportunity for “round table” discussion. 
• Ensure that working manuals for policies/procedures for the department and the hospital are updated and maintained in each department area. 
• Direct review of all supplies, instruments and equipment prior to purchase with respect to cost restraints. 
• Coordinate with the facilities manager and Infection Control staff regarding physical facilities and processes.
• Analyze new demands resulting from the introduction of new procedures and equipment and make necessary changes in staffing patterns. 
• Ensure that pertinent training and educational in-service meetings are held and appropriate documentation is maintained. 
• Utilizes sound judgment in setting priorities. 
• Maintain staff morale and productivity at desired levels. 
• Maintain Quality Assurance Program; include monthly statistics, quarterly reports, review of absenteeism and turnover employees, all patient and employee incidents, and patient and physician complains with appropriate follow-up. 
• Participate in nursing leadership, and associated meetings and committees.
• Make daily rounds in all areas of the department to observe activities of sound nursing judgment, principles of work simplification, and economical use of supplies and equipment. 
• Function as pre-operative staff nurse, post-operative staff nurse, central supply technician or scrub nurse. On non-surgical days may function as a house supervisor, med-surg RN, ICU RN, fill-in ED or other Nurse Assignments per staffing needs. 

HOSPITAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Confidentiality:· Maintains the confidentiality of patient and facility records and information.· Discusses confidential or sensitive information only with appropriate parties, privately – never in public places. Customer Service:· Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, co-workers and managers. · Effectively meets the needs of those served in a compassionate, responsive and courteous manner. · Demonstrate appropriate customer relations communications skills, actively listening, maintaining eye contact, using guest names, anticipating customer needs, and proactively offering assistance.· Answer the telephone with a smile, identifying your department and yourself and speak in a professional, friendly tone. Ethics:· Conducts hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner and is willing to report any knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according to the CMC Code of Conduct. Interpersonal Skills:· Is sensitive to the needs, feelings and capabilities of others. Approaches others in a non-threatening and pleasant manner and treats them with respect. Professionalism:· Must adhere to all CMC policies and procedures. · Observes hospital/department dress code. · Wears hospital ID badge with name clearly visible. Teamwork:· Cooperate and perform duties in a way that helps your co-workers throughout the hospital perform their duties. · Address concerns with co-workers professionally and privately. · Actively participates as a member of a team or department to get the work completed. Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation. Helps to remove obstacles for the team to reach goals.
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSDESCRIPTION OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
JOB TITLE: Surgery Manager DEPARTMENT: Surgery

THE EXTENT OF THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITY PERFORMED BY THE STAFF MEMBERS IN THIS POSITION.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. The amount of time spent is indicated below. 

Amount of Time

Stand: 1/3 to 1/2

Walk: 1/3 to 1/2

Sit: Up to 1/3

Talk or hear: 3/3 & more

Use hands: 1/3 to 1/2

Push/Pull: 1/3 to 1/2

Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl: Up to 1/3

Reach with hands and arms: 1/3 to 1/2

Taste or Smell: Up to 1/3

Stairs: 0 

This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

Up to 10 pounds 1/3 to 1/2

Up to 25 pounds 1/3 to 1/2

Up to 50 pounds 1/3 to 1/2

Up to 100 pounds Up to 1/3

More than 100 pounds 0

This job may have special vision requirements.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) 0
• Work near moving mechanical parts Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions 0
• Extreme cold (non-weather) 0
• Extreme heat (non-weather) 1/3 to 1/2
• Risk of electrical shock Up to 1/3

The typical noise level for the work environment is:

• Moderate noise

Hearing:

• Ability to hear alarms of equipment
• Ability to hear patient call
• Ability to hear instructions from physicians or staff

REPETITIVE MOTION ACTIONS:

Repetitive use of foot control

Right only 0

Left only 0

Both 0

Repetitive use of hands

Right only 5-6

Left only 5-6

Both 5-6

Grasping; simple/light

Right only 5-6

Left only 5-6

Both 5-6

Grasping: firm/heavy

Right only 1-2

Left only 1-2

Both 1-2

Fine dexterity

Right only 3-4

Left only 3-4

Both 3-4
REPETITIVE MOTION ACTIONS:

Repetitive use of foot control

Right only 0

Left only 0

Both 0

Repetitive use of hands

Right only 3-4

Left only 3-4

Both 3-4

Grasping; simple/light

Right only 3-4

Left only 3-4

Both 3-4

Grasping: firm/heavy

Right only 3-4

Left only 3-4

Both 3-4

Fine dexterity

Right only 3-4

Left only 3-4

Both 3-4 

WORKPLACE BEHAVIORS

I. RESULTS ORIENTATION – Meets current objectives and positions the organization for future growth. Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.

II. SOCIAL SENSITIVITY - Builds positive relationships based on respect for others. Demonstrates a helpful, positive attitude. Maintains effective communication with peers, medical staff, patients, visitors, and families.

III. QUALITY OUTCOMES – Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Demonstrates a strong commitment to confidentiality. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.

IV. SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT – Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working in the facility.

A. Accident/Injury Reporting – Reports any accidents, injuries, and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift and reports any pre-existing conditions as identified by the ADA.

B. Unsafe Conditions – Immediately reports and corrects, if possible, unsafe conditions or equipment.

C. Workplace Standards – Compiles with relevant regulations, standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA, Accreditation, etc.)

D. Safety Techniques – Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facility’s safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.

E. Modified Work – Accepts modified work assignments after receiving the physician’s release to return to work following an accident/ injury. 

F. Follows Prescribed/Recommended Treatment – Follows the prescribed/recommended treatment given by treating physician(s) after an accident/injury.

V. EDUCATION – Participates in required in-services and educational programs on an ongoing basis.

VI. ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY – Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Responsible for reporting to and completing work at assigned times.

UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS

Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status. The category shown below is designed to communicate the risk of exposure for this particular position.