RN ASC Manager PACU Everett

About the role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and supervision of personnel in assigned areas (Operating Room, Endoscopy/GI Lab, or Point of Care/POH/PACU). This position reports to the Director, ASC and is accountable for coordinating all nursing care given and related supporting services.

Responsibilities

• Oversees delivery of services in assigned area and collaborates with all members of the department health care team to manage patient care
• Ensures quality and safety of care and smooth patient flow within department
• Collaborates with leadership and other business functions in enhancing clinical care models and operational flow
• Maintains materials, adequate supplies and equipment in assigned area
• Maintains an environment of "survey readiness" in assigned area
• Provides regular performance feedback and conducts performance appraisals
• Marks staffing needs and ensures efficient utilization of staff
• Participates in patient experience initiatives
• Oversees and evaluates orientation program of personnel
• Communicates educational needs of personnel to Director, ASC and ASC Educator
• Plans and participates in departmental staff meetings
• Develops clinical policy and procedures, and trains to them, in conjunction with ASC Educator
• Communicates, monitors and enforces compliance with policy and procedures in accordance with Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)
• Works with ASC Director on any non-compliance issues
• Maintains current knowledge of technological development in instrumentation and equipment
• Mechanizes regularly with leadership
• Aids in budget preparation and resolving variances

Qualifications

• Associates degree or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Current RN License in State of Washington
• Current AHA-BLS and ACLS certification
• 2+ years of nursing experience in specific assigned area (OR, Endoscopy/GI Lab or POH PACU)
• 2+ years of leadership experience (lead, supervisor and above) in a clinical setting or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Knowledge of ADA, Fitness for Duty, FMLA policy, HIV counseling procedures & blood borne pathogen protocols, WISHA/OSHA mandated regulations, Personal protective equipment, Hazards materials, and Infection control procedures
• Knowledge and ability to teach and apply current theories, techniques and practice
• Demonstrated advanced level of achievement of performance standards according to AORN or ASPAN standards of practice
• Knowledgeable in applying & modifying the principles, methods and techniques of professional nursing to provide on-going patient care
• Ability to carry out skills as outlined in nursing procedures for clinical areas worked including administration of prescribed medications & treatments in accordance with nursing standards and clinic policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
• CGRN (Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse) certification
• ASPAN Certification
• Demonstrated advanced level of achievement of performance standards according to AORN or ASPAN standards of practice
• Demonstrated proficiency in using Word, Outlook and limited expertise in Excel
• Demonstrated ability to perform self-evaluation, taking responsibility for own professional growth and development
• Demonstrated accountability/responsibility for own actions and decisions
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in emergency situations
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbal & written) and maintain good relationships with medical staff, management, customers, & other departments