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Surgical Services Nurse Manager
$94k-121k (estimate)
Full Time | Hospital
10 Months Ago
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HEREFORD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER is Hiring a Surgical Services Nurse Manager Near Hereford, TX
Job Summary:
Responsible for direction of patient care in the operative environment. Manages staff members in the Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery and PACU departments. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Formulates budget for department.
Committed to excellence through the continuous improvement of the quality of service delivered. Creates and maintains a culture to continuously improve patient and employee satisfaction.
Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:
Directs actions toward supervision of nursing care given to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within the surgical suite and PACU, according to nursing principles.
Provides for safe transportation of all patients to and from Surgical Services Department.
Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing) per Clinical Laboratory’s and the patient care unit’s policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived tests results.
Verifies availability of all supplies required for correct operation of the department. Obtains supplies per PAR levels.
Supervises and oversees sterilization process.
Supervises clinical aspects of Central Service Department.
Supervises care of OR suite and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sterility and operational ability of all items.
Directs all safety measures to prevent accidents, harm or injury in any way to patient, staff or equipment.
Controls traffic to avoid infection.
Verifies that proper temperature, humidity, ventilation and lighting are maintained to provide a comfortable, safe work environment.
Assists surgeons in operations through provision of qualified staff; formulates schedule which provides staff available for all procedures.
Assures presence of Circulating RN and PACU nurses for all cases.
Assigns staff; delegates specific duties and tasks.
Provides and controls supplies and equipment needed for successful operation of the Surgical Services Department. Directs and delegates control of inventories to ensure proper amounts available.
Verifies that narcotics and controlled substances are counted and locked, per hospital policy.
Follows the seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Supervises care and cleanliness of equipment and supplies to ensure good working condition.
Evaluates needs for new or different items in regard to present and new trends or needs of the department.
Observes use and handling of supplies to decrease mishandling and breakage.
Continuously supervises staff to ensure quality of nursing care.
Delegates; reviews performance improvement monitoring; analyzes and evaluates Surgical Services Department to improve nursing care.
Develops, revises and implements Surgical Services policies and procedures.
Participates in planning Surgical Services Department budget.
Provides monthly inservices.
Provides orientation for new staff members
Plans, controls, direct and coordinate administrative duties to ensure the functioning of the department and staff.
Completes evaluations and submits two (2) weeks prior to review. New employees are given checklists, oriented and evaluated at the end of 90 days.
Schedules and assigns staff to increase efficiency and coordination of department. Staffs according to standards.
Reports changes of any type to Surgical Services staff and reports changes to departments affected by the changes (i.e., Pathology, Imaging).
Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and management; demonstrates knowledge of disaster and emergency policies and procedures. Keeps informed of new developments in nursing and surgery. Demonstrates knowledge of good interpersonal relationships.
Communicates job expectations; posts results of performance improvement monitoring.
Conducts monthly staff meetings. Allows staff to participate in problem-solving.
Ensures electronic time cards are accurately completed as required.
Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated. Completes projects by due date.
Completes other duties as assigned by Nurse Executive, within the Board of Registered Nurses scope of nursing practice.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas.
- Current BCLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification.
- Two (2) years of nursing management experience preferred.
- Two (2) years of experience in surgical nursing preferred.
Language Skills:
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
BENEFITS:
Medical, Vision and Dental Plan
Group Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan
Personal Paid Time Off
Sick Pay
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Hospital
SALARY
$94k-121k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/19/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/14/2024
WEBSITE
herefordrmc.com
HEADQUARTERS
Hereford, TX
SIZE
<25
INDUSTRY
Hospital
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