Director of Nursing

To ensure the delivery of efficient, caring service pertinent to individual needs of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients; commitment to providing highest quality of care.Minimum QualificationsBachelor of Science in NursingLicensure as registered nurseMinimum of 5 years management experience with emphasis on surgery in both the operating room and recovery areaAbility to work in an interdisciplinary settingDemonstrates ability to problem solve and provide effective leadershipExcellent written and oral skillsEssential FunctionsSupervises all clinical and ancillary support personnel involved in Pre-Op/Admitting, Operating Room, and Recovery RoomEstablishes policy and standards of nursing care and practice (with the approval of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee) at FacilityConsults with Medical Director with regard to medical problemsCommunicates closely with Scheduling Coordinator regarding approved procedures. Checks draft of each operating schedule in advance and makes necessary correctionsWorks closely with the Facility CEO to review and revise current facility policies and proceduresInterviews candidates for Operating Room, Recovery Room, and Pre-Op/Admitting positions and makes recommendations to the Facility CEO for hiring or termination of employmentCollaborates with the Safety Committee to develop and monitor orientation policies and procedures to provide competent staffArranges in-service programs and schedules staff meetingsProvides an adequate monitor of qualified staff. Coordinates, assigns, and/or provides relief coverage according to needs of the clinical areas. Substantiates all overtime hours to the Facility CEOCoordinates vacation and time off schedules with approval from Facility CEOMonitors licensure of professional nursing personnel and CPR statusPerforms annual evaluations and monitors job performance of nursing staff to confirm compliance with policies and personal protectionAffords efficient flow of procedures by monitoring surgeon availability, on time arrival, and informing surgeons of any delaysMonitors sterilization procedures for instruments and supplies and storage of sameArranges maintenance and repair of medical equipmentMonitors efficient ordering of supplies and forwards purchase requests for capital equipment to Facility CEOSchedules and conducts quarterly evacuation and fire drills for all Facility personnelMeets with manufacturer representatives regarding updates on equipment and new productsServes as an Ad Hoc member of the Continuous Quality Improvement Committee to report complication data and infection control statisticsChairs the Safety Committee and schedules meetings. Prepares minutes for report to Continuous Quality Improvement CommitteeCoordinates employee injury/illness program with Safety CoordinatorReviews variance reports filed by staff members. Completes investigative documentation as appropriate and forwards to the Facility Administrator for review.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.