PACU Supervisor - ASC

JOB TITLE: PACU SUPERVISOR (RN)

Salary Range: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Managing day-today operations of the pre-op/PACU area. This includes but is not limited to overseeing the scheduling of procedures, scheduling and managing staff, inventory control, human resources, staff credentialing, preventive maintenance and safety, assistance with marketing, QA/QI, and risk management.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Clinical Director

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

REQUIRED LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:  

• Current State RN license
• Preferred minimum of five (5) years’ experience in PACU, preferably in an outpatient setting, with supervisory experience.
• Current BCLS certification 
• Current ACLS and PALS certification
• ASPAN membership preferred

RESPONSIBILTIES:

- Clinical Operations Management:

• Monitor day-to-day internal flow
• Monitor daily staffing of employees and assignments
• Backup to Pre-op, PACU
• Maintain adherence to operating policy/procedure manuals
• IV insertions
• Weekly scheduled meetings with administration and/or managers
• Patient Survey Response Damage Control

- Inventory:

• Oversee ordering of supplies/linens

- QA/Compliance Management

-Help with the Following:

• Coordinate Equipment Repairs/needs
• Maintain compliance and risk management (generator, pharmacy review, radiology, State Inspections, Infection Control reports, and incident reports
• Manage QA program (QA checklists/audits, Peer Review, quality improvement, quality assurance, employee competency
• Coordinate and accountable for yearly inspections (life safety, pharmacy, radiology, biohazard, etc.)
• Quarterly Board Meetings (backup coordinator as needed)

-Employee Management

-Help with the Following: 

• Employee education and risk management
• Maintain employee health records and keep files up to date
• Conduct monthly staff meetings
• Conduct Fire and Disaster drills 1 every 2 months
• Employee evaluations
• Employee HR Issues

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Work environment is in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, and disoriented or combative patients.
• May be required to work extended shifts in situations deemed necessary by the Nurse Manager, Administrator and/or Medical Director.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.  Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Benefits 

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance 
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more! 

 Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity 

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Salary : $45 - $55