Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse Supervisor

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises the Pre/Post/PACU staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
• Prepares monthly call schedules.
• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly staff meetings
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate inventory quarterly
• Assists with education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting staff members
• Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE
• MIDAS data entry.
• Enters data into Kronos time keeping program
• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.

• Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.

• Three (3) years experience in Operating Room and Pre/Post/PACU

• Regulatory knowledge (AAAHC and AHCA).

• Independent decision making skills.

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.

• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.