Patient Care Supervisor, Perioperative (OR) - Ambulatory Surgery Center

About the role

The position is posted for St. Louis Park with requirement to travel to the other Park Nicollet Same Day Surgery Centers as needed. Be part of Our Same Day Surgery Center team with locations in Maple Grove, St. Louis Park, Burnsville, and Shakopee.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily supervision and support of the Perioperative department and leading teams who provide direct patient care.
• Affirm and develop team members, manage performance, and ensure consistent and fair practices.
• Ensures correct staffing/scheduling.
• Develops and maintains interpersonal relationships with other leaders and departments.
• Manages supplies and equipment in collaboration with direct/manager and team members.
• Directly supervises registered nurses, charge nurses, nursing assistants, techs, ancillary staff.
• Participates in Unit leadership meetings, staff education, support, timecard management, nursing leadership participation, and performance management support.
• Works variable shifts, as needed to complete responsibilities and meet the needs of the patient care unit.
• Assists in identification of goals and has shared responsibility with the Manager and Director for process improvements on the unit/department.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or AD in Nursing and Baccalaureate degree in related field required.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota.
• AORN Certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with/awareness of equipment used in patient care may include but is not limited to syringes, IV poles, suction machines, BP equipment, stethoscope, feeding pumps, IV pumps, catheter tubes, heating/cooling devices, restraints, computers, wheelchairs, carts, scales, commodes, beds (regular and alternative), shower chairs, Hoyer lift, audiovisual equipment, oximeter's, call lights, Vocera, pagers, Pyxis medication dispensing systems, telemetry battery packs, cardiac monitors, and surgical equipment.
• Computer, fax, printer, copy machine, telephone, and other office machines.
• Coordination of daily operations, staffing, and preparations for surgical needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively among the surgical services team to join initiatives and alignment to perform as a Highly Reliable Department.
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other disciplines, patients, family members, physicians, public, and external agencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Leadership experience preferred with a proficiency in practice and team oversight in all CST, RN, and Aide roles.
• Quality Improvement experience (Unit Based Quality Team, committee experience, and/or specific quality improvement project participation) preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques.
• Utilizes nursing research to drive changes in nursing practice.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of electrical safety.
• Knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and psychology.
• Skilled as a change agent.
• Knowledgeable about customer service tools and principles.
• Knowledge of health care systems and principles of continuum of care, utilization, and resource management issues.
• Skilled in analyzing data and ability to use data to make data-based decisions.

Benefits

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.