Nurse Director

Job Summary

The Director of Clinical Nursing (DOCN) directly supervises nursing care and all related activities of the Cataract & Laser Center (CLC) per the policies and objectives of the center such that CLC provides a safe, efficient, and compliant environment for patients, staff, and surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the training of all clinical staff (MA, LPN, RN, Sterile Tech, Surgical Tech)
• Prepare and provide all learning materials for staff, this includes scheduling Stericycle in-services, ACLS, BLS, etc.
• Prepare and provide educational materials for required competencies.
• Maintain availability as a resource for person for staff.
• Maintain availability as a resource for the surgeons.
• Oversee the flow of the surgical center.
• This includes but is not limited to: Decrease patient wait time, efficient processing of patients, following preferred flow of surgeon, assisting in all areas, providing breaks to staff, etc.
• Modify schedule as needed to maintain efficient flow on surgical days.
• Assist in preparation of the surgical schedule.
• Prepare monthly nursing assignments.
• Adjusting schedule to meet needs of surgical day.
• Adds staff when necessary, cancels per diem staff when appropriate, covers call outs and vacations and ensures full-time clinical staff are assigned appropriate tasks beneficial to the CLC properly utilizing their time on nonsurgical days.
• Provide pertinent in-services for staff.
• Aid in preparation and presentations of staff meeting.
• Maintain log and follow through with patient cancellations and transfers.
• Pharmacological resources.
• Work with PhD – consultant.
• Maintain up to date formulary.
• Oversee medication and lens ordering.
• Attend and participate in manager’s meetings.
• Resolve patient grievances and complaints in a timely manner.
• Prepare and participate in AAAHC survey.
• Plan to participate in any corrective actions.
• Prepare and participate in disaster preparedness.
• Attending pertinent conferences.
• Prepare and perform initial orientation for new staff.
• Aids the Center Administrator with payroll and staffing issues, concerns, or flow.
• Works alongside the Center Administrator to assist in keeping the center running efficiently.

Qualifications

• Strong background in nursing administration with demonstrated supervising experience and nurse management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems for documentation and medical records management.
• Experience working with Medicare regulations and understanding of reimbursement processes.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively while maintaining compliance with HIPAA privacy standards.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on leadership development and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of shift management strategies to optimize staffing efficiency across various shifts.
• Registered Nursing License/ACLS Certification.

Pay

$80,876.37 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Education

• Associate (Required)

Licenses/Certifications

• RN License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Shift Availability

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location

In person