Director of Nursing Ambulatory Surgery Center

Grove City Surgery Center

New Multi-specialty Surgery Center in Grove City, OH, with opening planned for fall, is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to join their team. The Center consists of 5 ORs and 2 procedure rooms, with a strong service line in orthopedics. Other services include general surgery, urology, gynecology, plastic, pain management and endoscopy.

Position Summary:

The Director of Nursing is accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the clinical operations of the surgery center. This individual ensures that patient needs are met in accordance with the instruction of a physician and the Center’s clinical policies and procedures. Coordinates activities routinely as appropriate, with the Administrator, the Medical Director, Charge Nurse, the Business Office and the Quality Committee.

Responsibilities:

Manage day-to-day clinical operations
Provide assistance with the development and implementation of policies and procedures pertaining to all clinical areas
Ensure the delivery of effective and efficient management of the Center
Serve as a member of the Patient Care Committee
Ensure that preoperative, operating room, and postoperative patient care services are provided in accordance with written policies and procedures and in compliance with various regulatory and accreditation agencies
Maintain a collegial relationship with physicians and Allied Health professionals to ensure quality patient care.
Works closely with the materials manager to maintain an adequate inventory of preoperative, operating room, and postoperative equipment and supplies
Responsible for clinical personnel management, which includes recruitment, selection, training, supervision, and retention of clinical employees
Responsible for the daily supervision of all clinical employees and delegation of duties to ensure the efficient operation of all clinical areas (e.g., pre-op/OR/PACU/SPD), effective patient care and quality improvement
Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel
Responsible for fostering an environment that promotes staff growth and development
Works closely with the Administrator and Business Office Manager for ensuring that scheduled cases are compliant with the Center’s Board of Managers approved procedure list
Provide assistance with the ordering, receiving, and storage of supplies
Responsible for annual evaluations of all clinical employees
Foster an environment that promotes staff growth and development
Maintain the ability to function as a back-up for all RN positions within the Center
Assume responsibility for patient, physician, and staff satisfaction as it pertains to the clinical areas.
Respond to physician, employee, patient, and visitor complaints

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 2 years as Director of Nursing/Supervisor in Ambulatory Surgery Center
Previous OR experience as circulator a plus

Required Licensure and Certification:

Current licensure as a professional Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio
Current BCLS and ACLS certification

For consideration, please send a resume to Cindy.king@sullivanhc.net

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