MANAGER - PERIOPERATIVE SERVICES

Job Summary/Overall Objectives

Plans, directs, coordinates and evaluates the overall patient care provided in the different Perioperative Departments at Independence Health System. This includes the operating room, short stay, PACU and Central Sterile. They are responsible for the management of supplies, equipment and operational and capital budgets. Ensures routine competencies are completed and develop and implements on-going education specific to each department. Provides yearly performance evaluation and assists in setting goals for staff. Position oversees staff based in hospital environment and Laurel Surgery Center.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for leading the department and accountable for perioperative services.
• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, coaching/mentoring, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity, performance management and succession planning.
• Equitably and consistently apply and practice policies and procedures for all staff.
• Develop and manage department budget at or below budget expectations and consistent with adjusted volume variations.
• Identify and implement revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Responsible for aiding in recruitment and retention efforts.
• Ensure the clinical practice is in accordance with the PA Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, procedures and protocols and other professional standards of care; ensure the care is delivered in a continuous flow that produces desired patient outcomes.
• Hold staff accountable for complying with all aspects of the nursing process including, but not limited to, age specific needs and pain management.
• Ensure the care delivered is through an interdisciplinary effort that fosters a continuum of patient care that results in desired patient outcomes.
• Maintain open communication with the medical staff and serves as a liaison to answer questions and resolve problems/issues.
• Provide support for the staff to enter collaborative discussions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Provide clinical support as needed.
• Establish staffing patterns according to the department/unit scope of service and budgetary guidelines. Establish safety policies and procedures for the operation of equipment and service delivery practice in compliance with regulatory and organization guidelines.
• Monitor competency of staff in clinical practice and expected organizational outcomes.
• Promote compliance with practices that support infection control policies and a safe environment of care as identified by the organization, State, JCAHO, OSHA and other regulatory agencies.
• Promote medication safety through a non-punitive reporting system and performance improvement activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

Required Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and five (5) years of Nursing experience.
• Two (2) to Four (4) years supervisory/management experience in nursing.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability in nursing.
• Advanced knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities which include, but are not limited to, interpersonal relation skills, supervisory skills, budgeting skills, ability to maintain and improve service excellence and clinical quality.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration, Business, Public Health, or Management preferred.
  
  

License, Certification & Clearances

• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
• Current ACLS (transfer and new hire within one year)
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• Certification in specialty area preferred.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

X

Extreme Cold

X

Heights

X

Confined Spaces

X

Extreme Noise(>85dB)

X

Mechanical Hazards

X

Use of Vibrating Tools

X

Operates Vehicle

X

X

Operates Heavy Equipment

X

Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices

X

Rotates All Shifts

X

8 Hours Shifts

X

X

10-12 Hours Shifts

X

X

On-Call

X

X

Overtime( 8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk)

X

Travel Between Sites

X

X

Direct Patient Care

X

X

Respirator Protective Equipment

X

X

Eye Protection

X

X

Head Protection (hard hat)

X

Hearing Protection

X

Hand Protection

X

Feet, Toe Protection

X

Body Protection

X

Latex Exposure

X

X

Solvent Exposure

X

Paint (direct use) Exposure

X

Dust (sanding) Exposure

X

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

X

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

X

X

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

X

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

X

Mist Exposure

X

Wax Stripper (direct use)

X

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

X

Laser Exposure

X

Physical Demands

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

Essential – Absolute Necessity.

Marginal – Minimal Necessity.

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Walking

X

X

Climbing Stairs

X

Climbing Ladders

X

Standing

X

X

Kneeling

X

Squatting (Crouching)

X

Twisting/Turning

X

X

Keyboard/Computer Operation

X

X

Gross Grasp

X

Fine Finger Manipulation

X

X

Hand/Arm Coordination

X

X

Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)

X

Carry

X

X

Transfer/Push/Pull Patients

X

Seeing Near w/Acuity

X

X

Feeling (Sensation)

X

X

Color Vision

X

X

Hearing Clearly

X

X

Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead

X

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

X

X

Reaching Forward

X

X

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

X

30#

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

X

30#

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

X

30#

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead

X

30#

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.