ASC Director of Nursing

About the role

The Director of Nursing (ASC) role is located at the Ambulatory Surgery Center, Spokane Eye Clinic, part of Prism Vision Group.

Responsibilities

• Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.
• Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.
• Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.
• Captures and coordinates daily surgical schedules.
• Captures and coordinates all facility staffing.
• Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Supervises and collects all required records and reports.
• Remains an active member of the center committees as delegated by the governing body.
• Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management.
• Engages in benchmarking and quality studies related to the improving delivery of services/care.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.
• Interviews, hires, plans, and directs daily work.
• Performs performance appraisals.
• Conflicts/grievance resolution.
• Oversight of the day to day Infection Control Program.
• Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.
• Coordinates with building management for the receipt of required life safety reports.
• Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.
• Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.
• Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care.
• Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient.
• Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care.
• Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices.
• Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.
• Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts.
• Sets aside time to seek guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.
• Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.
• Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.
• Maintains staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.
• Adheres to all center policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.
• Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.
• Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program.
• Current unrestricted State of Washington Nursing License.
• BLS, ACLS.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Multi-tasks.