Palos Surgicenter is offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced Director of Nursing to join the team and help lead a successful surgery center.

Responsibilities:

• Management and administration of all clinical areas.
• Recruitment, hiring, termination and discipline of the clinical staff.
• Assists the Administrator in development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing service programs that ensure quality nursing, and patient care programs consistent with the center mission.
• In collaboration with the Administrator ensures the Center functions in a coordinated, organized manner and provides quality care and services.
• Collaborates with the Administrator in providing a service that is consistent with the patient care beliefs and shared management philosophy of the center.
• Serves as a member of the Risk Management/Quality Assurance, Infection Control and Pharmaceutical Committees
• Participates in the development, review, revision, implementation and monitoring of the policies and procedures.
• Ensures the adequacy and appropriateness of instruments, supplies and equipment, and coordinates needs with materials manager
• Monitors monthly variances, inventory control and maintains cost containment.
• Ensures that a safe environment is adhered to for all patients, co-workers and self by abiding to infection control standards
• Reviews OR schedule daily, as well as collaborating with Facility Director, anesthesia and surgical staff
• Delegates tasks to ensure that patient care is provided and the needs of the service as a whole are met.
• Implement policies and procedures related to daily operation and management of patient care, utilizing AORN, TJC and AAMI standards of practice as a guideline.
• Monitors staffing and overtime usage. Reviews all staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Assures that continuing education is available for all staff. Encourages attendance of outside conferences related to scope of practice.
• As necessary, provides direct patient care in all areas

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse, current state license
• 1-2 years nursing management experience
• Orthopedic experience is required
• CPR/AED, ACLS certified
• Earned degree/certification from an accredited nursing program: BSN and/or Master's Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• ASC experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location