PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager (Full-Time) at Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center

Job Title: PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager (Full-Time)

Job Description: Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the pre-op & PACU departments. Floor coverage in pre-op or PACU. Participate in periodic inspections as necessary with Quality/Risk Management/Infection Control/Administrator/Life Safety.  Completes Incident Reports as indicated. Monitor and control staff schedules. Schedule/conduct and assist with recruitment and training of staff as well as discipline of staff. Provide information/education from the corporate level and the center level to the department staff in huddles or communications. Oversee Inventory of supplies in collaboration with MM. Maintain department policy and procedures as defined by Surgery Partners. Timecard verification of staff weekly for payroll.  Perform annual reviews of all department staff.

SUPERVISOR:  Administrator

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current IL Registered Nurse License
• Current PALS, BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS within 90 days of hire
• Minimum of Two years Preop/PACU nursing experience 
• Management experience preferred

OVERALL RESPNSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the pre-op & PACU departments.
• Communication skills must be a strong asset. 
• Collaborate with:  Anesthesia, Other Department Managers, Administrator, Physicians, Physician Offices, Scheduling

SPECIFIC TASKS:

• Floor coverage in pre-op or PACU
• Participate in periodic inspections as necessary with Quality/Risk Management/Infection Control/Administrator/Life Safety.  Completes Incident Reports as indicated. Participates in writing/performing QIP studies.  
• Monitor and control staff schedules.
• Schedule/conduct and assist with recruitment and training of staff as well as discipline of staff.
• Provide information/education from the corporate level and the center level to the department staff in huddles or communications.
• Oversee Inventory of supplies in collaboration with MM.
• Maintain department policy and procedures as defined by Surgery Partners.
• Timecard verification of staff weekly for payroll.  
• Perform annual reviews of all department staff.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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