The St. James Surgery Center proudly provides exceptional care for patients. Most patients at St. James receive monitored anesthesia care for cataract and glaucoma procedures. You will be cared for by a dedicated team led by your surgeon, certified registered nurse anesthetists, nurses, and other support staff. We look forward to caring for you soon and help you achieve your best vision.
Job Summary:
The Nurse Manager in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and administration of the facility and the efficient delivery of patient care in the field of ophthalmology. This position involves overseeing the daily surgical flow, coordinating staff activities, managing medication and supply orders, conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with established protocols and standards, and administrative matters such as assisting the Practice Director with the budget, marketing to expand the surgery center, and other duties as requested.
*This position is in Warwick, Rhode Island.
*There are no evening or weekend hour requirements.
Management Responsibilities:
- Oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the clinic.
- Assists Practice Director with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Ensure that staff are adequately cross trained for multiple roles within the ASC.
- Build strong relationships with physicians, employees, managers, and vendors, fostering collaboration and outstanding patient care.
- Responsible for ensuring staff meets KPIs.
- Coaching Staff Members
Duties/Responsibilities:
Surgical Flow Management:
- Oversee and manage the surgical schedule to ensure efficient utilization of resources and staff.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other team members to ensure a seamless flow of surgeries throughout the day.
- Address any unexpected changes or emergencies that may arise during the surgical day.
Staff Meeting Agenda Assistance:
- Draft the agenda for staff meetings.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to improve patientcare, operational efficiency, and
team collaboration.
- Participate and help lead staff meetings and communicate important updates to the nursing team.
Medication and Supply Ordering:
- Take responsibility for managing the inventory of medications and surgical supplies.
- Collaborate with the ASC's procurement department to ensure timely and accurate ordering of necessary items.
- Monitor and track medication usage to prevent shortages and wastage.
Monthly Audits:
- Conduct monthly audits to assess the compliance of staff and processes with established protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify areas for improvement and work with the ASC management to implement corrective actions.
- Ensure that all documentation, equipment, and procedures meet the ASC's quality standards.
Staff Supervision and Support:
- Provide guidance and leadership to the nursing staff in the ASC.
- Train new Nurses
Copo Committee:
- Responsible for the Copo Committee agenda
- Responsible for all reports
Laser Safety Officer
Credentialing Staff/CRNAs/Providers
AAAHC Compliance
Approval Timesheets and Payroll for ASC
Requirements:
- RN License - Rhode Island
- Bachelors' Degree
- Experience in ASC or Operating Room preferred
- Must possess the physical, mental, and cognitive skills needed to complete essential tasks, including abilities such as learning, remembering, focusing, categorizing, and integrating information for comprehension, problem-solving, and timely decision-making.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrated excellence in management, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.
- A good working knowledge of business regulations, standards, and procedures.
- Good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Good organizational and management skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Standing at times.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Working Conditions:
- Occupational Exposure- Category Ill exposure to blood-borne pathogens and may encounter chemical hazards.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All employees, patients, applicants, and stakeholders will be treated with dignity and respect regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We value diversity and seek to foster a culture of inclusivity and mutual respect