Summary: Accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, managing and coordinating the operations and nursing staff for assigned areas in the surgery center. Ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and ASC administrative procedures. Coordinates activities routinely, as appropriate, with the Administrator, Clinical Nurse Manager, the Medical Director, the Business Office Manager, and the Patient Care Committee.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintains pre-op, OR and/or post-op services as assigned, in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies and is responsible for quality patient care.

Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of assigned areas, including pre-op, OR, and post-op care.

Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality assurance.

Helps in determining goals for assigned area and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.

Maintains a collegial relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.

Maintains an adequate inventory of for assigned area, including but not limited to, equipment and supplies.

Assists in recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and retention of Pre-op/PACU, Endoscopy, and/or operating room employees.

Assists with staffing assigned area and performing daily operational processes.

Responsible for fostering an environment which promotes staff growth and development.

Supervises and adheres to Surgery Center policies, procedures, and safety programs.

Participates in Patient Care Committee, Medical Executive Committee as requested, and/or assigned. Proactively seeks to continuously improve patient care and operations.

Serves as a liaison between the Surgery Center, local hospitals, and the community.

At the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, maintains an awareness and understanding of current regulatory legislation as it impacts the Surgery Center and institutes changes as warranted. Exhibits competency in performing all functions of assigned area or duties.

Assists, as needed, in all clinical areas of the Surgery Center.

Responsible for the other functions as assigned, including performance of duties of Director of Nursing, if requested, in his or her absence.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Interdependent Partnering

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to assist in training newly hired staff on policies, procedures, and processes

Respond in positive manner to constructive criticism.

Demonstrate tact and understanding when dealing with Physicians, patients, team members, and members of other disciplines.

Ability to function as a team member.

Possess excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to multi-task and must have good follow-through skills

Physical Demands:

Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

Standing for long periods of time along with a high level of bodily movement (arms, legs, etc.)

Requirements:

Strong knowledge and functional understanding of equipment and technology specific to area of expertise.

Current licensure in the State of Arizona as a registered nurse

Current in ACLS and CPR certification

Pay: $40.00 – $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• ACLS (Required)
• State of Arizona RN license (Required)

Work Location: One location