RN-Nurse Manager

Essential Functions

• Responsible for direction of patient care in the ambulatory care setting.
• Provide direction, coordination, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Manage daily staffing schedules.
• Provide orientation for new staff members.
• Completion of evaluations for staff members yearly.
• Designate authority to another staff member (RN) to uphold all policies and procedures when nurse manager is unavailable.
• Participate, with governing board, in the credentialing of physicians, anesthesia providers, and nursing staff, as indicated.
• Consults with staff, physicians, medical director, and administrative director on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to ensure patient needs are met.
• Maintain performance improvement activities within the department and participate in quality improvement activities.
• Manage the infection control program, emergency preparedness program, safety program, and quality assurance/risk management program.
• Oversee the purchase and maintenance of endoscopy equipment and supplies.
• Absorb and establish policies, procedures, and standards for the ambulatory surgery center based on current CMS, DOH, and accreditation bodies.
• Prepare for and participate in inspections and surveys.
• Cook for continuing education activities required for competency of staff.
• Absorb and assist in formulating budget.
• Maintain professionalism within the center.

Supervisory Responsibility

This role does have supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This position operates in a gastroenterology ambulatory surgery center.

Physical Demands

• Full range of body motion.
• Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Normal color perception and corrected visual acuity.
• Involvement with management of information concerning physician, staff, hospital personnel, and patients.
• Moderate periods of sitting, walking, standing, lifting and computer use.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with an 8-hour shift Monday through Friday. No weekends are required.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities vary dependent on job location.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing, prefer BSN.
• Current State Registered Nurse Licensure.
• Current BLS/ACLS certification.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience in an ambulatory care setting and a minimum of two years supervisory experience.