Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides continuous support to Chief Nursing Officer

·Familiarize with the organizational structure and positions to help with District wide communication.

·Provides weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as assigned by the Surgical Director

·Provides logistical support where needed at the request of the CNO or Surgical Director

·Conducts research on new products, contracts, etc., as assigned by the Surgical Director or CNO

·Communicates with outside sources for resources/needs, as directed by the CNO.

·Communicates with other department directors as assigned by Surgery Director or CNO.

• Provides support to Surgical Director

·Provides logistical support, as directed by the Surgical Director.

·Applies research techniques and data analysis as needed for special projects associated with department’s needs.

·Assists surgical director with staffing and procedural assisting or circulating as well as taking call including weekends at least 2 weeks out of each month or as requested by the director.

·Keeps accurate records for Surgical Department

·Keeps up with outdates for the surgical department for supplies and medications.

·Acts as the liaison with all personnel in the district for Surgery.

·Will sterilize all instruments used from all areas of the district and communicate that the instruments are ready to be picked up.

·Maintains Policy and Procedures up to date for the department, as directed by the Surgery Director.

·Assists with preadmits for all surgery cases, scheduling these and making sure patients sign all paperwork, as directed by the Surgery Director

·Assist Anesthesia with Pain Management cases that require a nurse present, as directed by the Surgery Director.

Other Significant Responsibilities

·Conducts self in a courteous, professional, and friendly manner in all interactions with staff, visitors, and community.

·Exhibits leadership characteristics by demonstrating respect, fairness, and confidentiality.

·Interacts with medical staff, department directors, and other department staff on a professional and continuous basis.

·Follows all guidelines as required by District policies and handbook.

·All other duties as assigned by the CNO.