Director of Nursing - PrimeMSOSurgicalCenters

Job Description

The Director of Nursing (DON) is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the clinical operations of the surgery center. As part of the Administration Team of the center, works alongside the General Manager or Clinical General Manager (GM or CGM). The individual must ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility operational procedures; coordinate activities routinely, as appropriate, with the Executive team and R.D.O.This individual must have working knowledge of the Operating Room and, specifically, Ambulatory/ Outpatient Experience.  

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight of all facilities and clinical staff
• Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel.
• Reviews surgery and staffing schedule on an ongoing basis.
• Assist in the training of new hires and annual training for employees.
• Display leadership and support in developing and maintaining effective relationships with the Center staff and the medical staff.
• Maintain a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in accordance with the philosophies and goals of the Center. 
• Review and revise policies in collaboration with the (Clinical) General Manager, the nursing staff, and executive team.
• Responsible for the interpretation, direction and evaluation of nursing practice to promote safe, efficient, and therapeutically nursing care throughout the center. 
• Keep up to date on current trends in nursing practice and patient care.
• Evaluate special programs and patient care activities. 
• Collaborates with the GM in overseeing materials management and assists in driving cost savings initiatives
• Monitor and ensure compliance with government regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies
• Review documentation of patient care to ensure delivery of criteria dictated by legal practice, state and federal health standards. 
• Develop an organizational structure, assigning responsibilities and delegating authority that will facilitate safe, effective and efficient care for the surgical patient. 
• Manages the flow of all patient care areas, ensures surgeries flow effectively. 
• Oversees the delivery of patient care to the patients in the facility; directs and delegates patient care assignments to Pre/Intra/Post staff based on acuteness of patient care needs, age of patient, staff skill level and availability
• Maintain performance improvement activities within the department and contribute to continuous quality improvement activities. 
• Communicates with all departments to identify potential problems and coordinate patient care. Consults with interdisciplinary team members as required and adjusts patient care as indicated to provide optimal care. 
• Serves as a clinical resource for the department regarding patient care and clinical documentation in accordance with standards of practice. Monitors and ensures accurate recording of medical records. 
• Runs Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee (QAPI) along with General Manager. 
• Remains current and ensures compliance of state and federal laws and HIPAA. 
• Provides oversight of all facilities and clinical staff. 
• Performs nursing care for patients across all clinical departments, as needed. 
• Required to travel per business needs.
• Handles additional responsibilities assigned by the Executive Team and/or Regional Director of Operations.
• Responsible for effective management of staff productivity as well as teammate schedules and monitoring compliance of staff’s meal, rest, and recovery time; assists and provides relief in order to meet organizational efficiency and budget requirements.
• Oversees and directs the Infection Control Program, and if necessary acts as facilitator.
• Provide immediate mentoring/coaching to teammates as needed; ensure compliance of all company policies and procedures. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of OR Circulating/professional experience in the field.  
• Critical Thinking Skills. 
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Team building and conflict resolution skills. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and interpersonal skills necessary to tactfully direct the efforts of diverse health professionals to meet patient and physician needs. 
• Ability to direct, coordinate and control the multi-disciplinary activities for patients undergoing surgical intervention in a safe environment.
• Extensive knowledge of AORN standards, infection control and sterilization practices. 
• Knowledge of regulatory licensing, certifications, and accreditations (CA, CMS, CDC, DEA, OSHA, CLIA, The Joint Commission).
• Current knowledge regarding instrumentation and equipment utilized for various surgical specialties. 
• Knowledge of the types of surgeries performed at the center. 
• Current ACLS, PALS and BLS certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Managerial competency; Minimum 2 years of management experience in an ambulatory center or operating room in an acute care hospital.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing of Business or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. 
• CNOR  
• Peri-Op 101 Certification

Company Description

Since 2014, Prime MSO has developed and managed surgical facilities that provide patients with the highest level of surgical care. Today we are one of the reliable and independent operators of outpatient surgery centers in the Los Angeles area, covering virtually the full range of surgical specialties.

Our remarkable community of teammates, physician partners and health system partners are deeply committed to providing quality patient care and improving healthcare in America. Our focus on building strategic relationships with our partners enables us to acquire, develop and optimize facilities in an aligned economic model that enables better access to high-quality care at a lower cost.

While healthcare is in a constant state of change, we want to make sure it is always for the better. We believe that happier, more fulfilled employees and staff in a fun and dynamic work environment will ultimately provide the best care in the country. At Prime MSO, that means success. Talk to any of our employees about their experiences and hear the difference Prime MSO is making in their lives today.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) match
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave

Workplace Benefits:

Prime believes in fostering a rewarding and caring workplace environment. We understand the importance of work-life balance and appreciate the time our employees invest in us. To show our appreciation, we strive to create a fun environment. We celebrate all staff birthdays and major life events. We have at least two company-wide events each year including Derby Days where all Prime staff are invited to attend a fully paid for trip to racing tracks on a race day and a Holiday party usually at an upscale restaurant in downtown LA. We celebrate holidays at individual locations throughout the year including potlucks for Thanksgiving and Secret Santa or White Elephant events during winter. Working at Prime is like working with your closest friends and family.

We also strive to give back to our community. We proudly host food drives, toys for tots, and raise money for local charities in our area. When creating and conducting these charitable events, we always choose local charities where we can see where the charitable efforts in action.

To promote good work-life balance, we have adopted a competitive PTO policy where all first-year full time employees accrue 14 total days of PTO (almost three weeks of paid time off). The number of PTO days able to accrue increases with each year of employment too. We offer 48 hours of paid sick time to all full-time employees with part-time and even per diem employees able to accrue paid sick time based on hours worked. We also offer paid bereavement leave in the event of a close family member passing away.

Vision and Dental insurance are fully paid for by the company. We offer generous contributions to all medical health plans with increased contribution to managers. Our medical plans offered include HMO and PPO options with infertility coverage. As a Prime employee, you also have unique access to our surgical facilities and doctors for health needs as Prime strongly believes in the importance of access to good and affordable medical care.

Prime strongly values continued education and training for our employees. We assist our nursing staff in obtaining certifications when necessary and offer a tuition reimbursement program. We offer cross-training at our facilities so our employees can broaden their knowledge, skill, and experience. We believe in the importance of meeting your full potential and do all we can as a company to help you achieve it.