Illinois Ambulatory Surgery Center AssociationIASCA

The ASC Nurse Manager - Perioperative Services is responsible and accountable for the clinical and personnel management of the Operating Room and support areas of Admit/Recovery/Discharge as well as the Recovery Care Center. Responsible for coordinating and directing the activities of a staff of charge nurses, clinical and auxiliary personnel. Responsible for maintaining schedule efficiency with a priority of safe and effective patient care.

Job Relationships

Reports to the Director of Operations

Principal Responsibilities

• Responsible for the supervision of nursing/auxiliary personnel.
• Responsible for proactively managing/preventing patient and staff safety issues by directing and collaborating with the ASC team as necessary. Responsible for leading RCA activities following a patient or staff safety event in a timely manner and presenting corrective recommendations to leadership.
• Maintains survey readiness for IDPH/CMS/AAAHC/ISMIE and other regulatory bodies.
• Recommends departmental policies and procedures and maintain updates.
• Responsible for financial stewardship of the department.
• Coordinates adequate staffing of departments, approve vacations, leaves, etc. in a consistent manner.
• Reviews and approves departmental payroll records.
• Manages the selection, training/orientation and performance evaluation of department personnel. Constructively counsel and when necessary, discipline staff.
• Responsible for emergency preparedness of all staff.
• Oversees and collaborates on staff educational programs, competency testing, and professional development opportunities for all levels of employees.
• Excels at problem-solving through communication and innovative approaches to issues that arise.
• Reviews patient complaints and grievances and responds appropriately, escalating when necessary.
• Actively participates in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement planning, data collection, and reporting to benefit quality patient care.
• Participates in budget preparation and evaluation of clinical equipment purchases.
• Completes work/repair requisitions.
• Participates in committees, as required.
• Capable of assuming staff role, if necessary
• Keeps confidential matters relating to the Clinic, its patients and employees.
• Complies with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adheres to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provides excellent customer service and adhere to Springfield Clinic's Code of Conduct and Ethics Standards.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum five (5) years experience in Perioperative Setting. Management experience preferred.

Licenses/Certificates

• Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. BSN, preferred.
• PALS and ACLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within first 90 days of employment.
• Current BLS certification per American Heart Association guidelines required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of previous leadership experience.
• Must be mobile throughout department.
• Experience with MS Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Working Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment including computer and phone use.
• Requires walking, standing, lifting 50 pounds or more and other physical activities to assist staff in clinical areas.
• Work under stress and heavy workloads at various times.
• Some travel required.

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1