What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Site Supervisor - Tamarack position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
Clinical Site Supervisor - Tamarack
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
The clinical site supervisor along with the director of surgical services is responsible for supervising the daily activities of the Tamarack ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The supervisor will assist the director of surgery to ensure quality and compliance of all policies, procedures, and regulatory agencies. The site supervisor will oversee the daily operations at the Tamarack ASC, which includes direct provision of services for patients undergoing elective interventional, endoscopy, and surgical procedures as well as providing support across multiple perioperative areas including Preop/postop, Operating Room (OR), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Sterile Processing (SPD), and GI/Endoscopy.
The site supervisor will be a clinically competent registered nurse who delivers care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. Performs, delegates, and coordinates nursing and technical care provided to patients throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with the patient, their significant others, and healthcare team members while maintaining the standards of professional nursing.
Responsibilities
- When providing direct patient care, acknowledge, transcribe, monitor, and ensure the accurate and timely completion of physician orders.
- Acquire and maintain current knowledge of all equipment and procedures used in the care of patients undergoing elective procedures at the ASC.
- Safely and accurately administer medications within the scope of the RN practice and LMH policy.
- Assist physician with invasive/non-invasive procedures performed in the operating/procedure rooms.
- Ensure appropriate vendor support is available for surgeons (when necessary).
- Direction and supervision of care provided by unlicensed staff.
- Responsible for personal continued education in the field or reprocessing operations and equipment through education, literature, and seminars.
- Promote and support professional certification for sterile processing and endoscopy reprocessing staff.
- Assist with mentoring employees.
- Assist with employee performance oversight and when necessary, assist with conflict resolution solutions.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure for Ohio
- Working towards/or completion of BSN program
- Proven leadership experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the perioperative environment or similar clinical background
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors protected by law.
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