Career Center

SUMMARY

Provides clinical and professional management while leading the nursing and surgical teams in coordinating multidisciplinary care of patients in ambulatory surgical centers. Manages the ambulatory surgical centers in a cost-efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Direct/Manage the clinic operations to ensure the corporate goals of service, associate engagement, and patient experience are accomplished while maintaining a culture that focuses on quality medical care.
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate the clinical functions and activities of the ambulatory surgical centers, including systems, budget, materials management, policies, practices, and innovations within nursing care.
• Contribute to and be supportive of ongoing professional and service developments at the ambulatory surgical centers.
• Provide a high level of professional and clinical leadership, demonstrating clinical competence and expertise in clinical nursing.
• Mentor and guide clinical staff in all aspects of operations, policies, procedures, and best practices. 
• Evaluate and manage the implementation of best practices to meet the needs of the ambulatory surgical centers.
• Ensure that each patient has daily individual and ongoing assessment of need, ensuring planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
• Create a learning environment by keeping updated with new developments in nursing, by supporting and encouraging open discussion with staff.
• Provide support and supervision to the front-line staff where appropriate in order to assist them in their role.
• Ensure compliance with legal and professional requirements in clinical practice and documentation.
• Ensure compliance of all staff with medication incident reporting procedures and facilitate learning of the same.
• Ensure that appropriate, accurate and concise records are maintained at all times (including staff mandatory training records, performance plans, time off request etc.
• Collaborate with ambulatory surgical center medical personnel and Chief Operations Officer in order to lead and implement change with reference to any national reforms relating to nursing practices, policies and procedures.
• Participate in regular and formal staff meetings to discuss operations, practice or clinic issues etc. 
• Lead in the development and implementation of evidence-based standards and guidelines for practice, participate in developing, implementing and regularly revising the Risk Management, Chart Audit and Quality Programs and other performance indicators.
• Maintain effective communication networks within the Surgical Center and other departments throughout the Ambulatory Surgical Centers and Clinic office.
• Ensure that all procedures are carried out in accordance with the Ambulatory Surgical Center’s policies, procedures, guidelines and other legal requirements.
• Play a lead role in maintaining a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to demonstrate excellent clinical judgement.
• Demonstrate skill in resource management (human and financial).
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to motivate, cooperate with and work effectively with others.
• Ability to motivate self and others.
• Knowledge of the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal management practices and clinical operations procedures.
• Knowledge of health care administration systems.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of clinical nursing
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of clinical equipment within the assigned ambulatory surgical centers.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment for staff and a safe medical treatment environment for patients.
• Skill in completing and maintaining fiscal reports, productivity reports, peer review analyses and disciplinary action sessions.
• Ability to hire and train staff.
• Ability to lead staff in all nursing and surgical staff orientation, competencies, education and in-services.
• Ability to act as Safety Office and ensure ambulatory surgical staff are compliant and knowledgeable in Infection Control.
• Knowledge in Quality Improvement Projects.
• Skill in self-directed activity, multi-tasking, time management, planning and workload control.
• Skill in orientation and training.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in developing, documenting and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with all staff clinicians, patients, medical staff, clients and the general public.
• Detail orientation and organization.
• Ability to maintain dignity, privacy and respect for all patients

EDUCATION

• Current California Registered Nurse License with no restrictions to work in the State of California, MSN preferred.
• Candidate must be state licensed, the license must be in good standing, in order to provide patient care in their assigned center(s).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years as a registered nurse.
• Minimum 3 years of Surgical Nurse experience, preferably ICU or surgical nurse, preferred spine/pain.
• Minimum 1 year of Ambulatory Surgical Center experience.
• Progressive leadership experience required, preferred DON experience.
• Must possess good mental and physical health to perform all job duties.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

• AORN for Infection Control (preferred)
• Current ACLS, and BLS

If interested, please send your resume to hr@apmgca.com. 

Job Summary:

In this blended position, the Director of Nursing is a registered professional nurse who serves as the Director of the clinical team, ensures the center provides quality care through the performance of the clinical team, ensures patients experience excellent customer service from business office staff, maintains a safe environment for patients, manages all clinical staff, and prepares for accreditation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports and is committed to the mission and goals of the Greater Sacramento Surgery Center (GSSC).
• Works closely with the Director of Quality & Billing for QAPI-related matters.
• Oversee the Infection Control Preventionist/program under the direction of the QAPI Committee.
• Serves on the Medical Director Peer Review Committee.
• Serves on the Medical Executive Committee as a non-voting member.
• Oversee all clinical areas, including Operating Room and Pre-Op/PACU Managers, Charge Nurses and all patient care personnel.
• Work closely with HR manager and the Director of Quality & Billing to ensure patient care personnel are properly certified and abide by the standards for care established by the GSSC as well as state and federal laws.
• Develops and maintains policies, procedures and protocols regarding patient care, including central supply and housekeeping. This responsibility is accomplished with the assistance of the Operating Room, Pre-OP and PACU Managers and Charge Nurses.
• Will collaborate with the OR Manager and PACU Charge Nurses to recruit new hires.
• Oversees Environment of Care program/Safety Program.
• Develops and maintains current job descriptions for patient care personnel.
• Arrange for identified staff in-services when needed.
• Accountable for appropriate time management and utilization in the patient care areas.
• Responsible for staff development and motivation.
• Assists with patient care areas when need arises.
• Oversees staff meetings of patient care personnel.
• Collaborate with Managers, Sr. Director of Medical Operations and Medical Staff to ensure maximum utilization of operating room time, instrumentation and equipment, pre-operative and post-operative time, anesthesia services and adequate staffing for safe and efficient ambulatory patient care.
• Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Medical Operations to ensure patient care is delivered in a safe, cost-effective manner.
• Oversees personnel regarding equipment repair and scheduled periodic services.
• Reports to Sr. Director of Medical Operations at designated intervals, all related clinical, regulatory and operational information.

Other Functions:

• Enforces Company policies and safety procedures.
• Regularly updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Performs other duties within skill set as assigned.

Education, Licensure and Experience

• Must hold a current RN license from the California Board of Nursing.
• BLS required
• Minimum of 5 years nursing management experience, preferably in Surgical/Endoscopy environment.
• Minimum 5 years clinical management experience, preferably in a Surgical/ Endoscopy ASC.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in surgical/recovery nursing.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of State, Federal and Accrediting Body regulations and standards related to Ambulatory Surgery Centers.
• Able to work independently and meet established deadlines.
• Able to make sound, reasonable decisions.
• Highly organized with the ability to concentrate on many detailed requests despite numerous interruptions.
• Demonstrates accountability, professionalism, openness, and receptiveness to change. Displays creativity and innovation.
• Ability to identify and calmly handle inherently stressful situations with tact.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with physicians, corporate staff, hospital partners and ASC staff.
• Must be able to pass the state-required pre-employment physical exam.

If interested, please email your resume to hr@greatersacsurgery.com.