RN Surgical Services Manager - FT - Days - OR

DHR Health -

US:

TX:

Edinburg -

Days Summary:

FLSA STATUS

Exempt Non-Exempt

MISSION STATEMENT

Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every encounter, every time.

VISION:

Our Vision is to create a world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and excellence.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Surgical and Procedural Services Manager reports to the Senior Director of Perioperative Services and is a key management and leadership position within the organization. The Surgical Services Manager participates in development and implementation of performance improvement plans to provide quality nursing care that demonstrates positive outcomes in patient safety in the Surgical Services Department. Participates in the development and implementation of hospital policies and procedures, as well as making suggestions for revision of same. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. This position requires a sound knowledge of nursing practice and exceptional leadership abilities. The manager will ensure that operations are compliant with regulatory requirements, will adhere to budgetary guidelines and are in keeping with the Mission/Vision of the organization. This position, partnering with the Senior Director of Perioperative Services, has responsibility for, but not limited to, service line and departmental planning, creating a strategic growth plan, business development, managing direct reports, development as it relates to the capital and operating budget including: product-line development, budget calculations, report analysis and expense monitoring.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current Licensure in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN). Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (BSN) or Bachelor's degree in health care/business related field required or enrolled in a BSN program with plan for completion. Current

BLS/ACLS/PALS

certifications are required. Excellent customer service skills. Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite. Good written and verbal communication skills required. Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

Six (5) years of professional nursing experience with proven progressive management experience and abilities preferably in procedural areas. Entry level leadership experience required (charge nurse, boardrunner, clinical coordinator) Demonstrates knowledge of operations and healthcare management; assures compliance with established Joint Commission Standards and state and federal laws and regulations. Demonstrates the ability to review and/or revise the Hospital's Nursing Department Policy and Procedures and facilitates review on Interdisciplinary Policy and Procedures.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Promotes the facility's mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices. The Surgical Services Manager will participate in functional decision-making processes necessary to the successful attainment of the hospital's mission in addition to maintaining an awareness of changes in healthcare clinical matters that could have an impact on the success of the hospital. Assist maintaining necessary regulatory and compliance approvals and quality accreditations. Organizes and supervises personnel to provide effective and efficient patient care management. Demonstrates strong and effective managerial techniques/skills in established lines of authority. Maintains professional competence by participating in continuing education and other learning experiences. Addresses patient needs during admission to the operating room. Ensures that approved operating room procedures are followed to meet the requirements of scheduled procedures. Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability. Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and Joint Commission standards. Complete and update all employment requirements, including Health.edu, Employee Health, and Departmental Competencies, Credentials, etc. Creating an environment that will encourage recruiting and retention of clinical employees for Surgical Services Department. Assisting in managing costs by continually seeking data that will identify opportunities and take action to eliminate non-value costs. Ensures that services meet members', physician and internal clients' needs in a changing, competitive health care market. Represent nursing services at meetings as deemed necessary; collaborates and participates with department heads in designing and providing quality patient care and services. Demonstrates excellent customer service to all DHR customers. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITIES

(Chain-of-command) 1. Senior Director 2. Vice President 3. Chief Executive Officer

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the

DHR C.A.R.E.S

program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

(ADA): A.

Essential Duties:

Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria. The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position: Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height. Yes Kneeling Yes Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs. Yes Walking Yes Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs. Yes Standing/Squatting Yes Straight pulling Yes Sitting Yes Pulling hand over hand Yes Pushing Yes Repeated bending Yes Stooping/Bending Yes Reaching above shoulder Yes Climbing Stairs Yes Simple grasping Yes Climbing Ladders No Dual simultaneous grasping Yes Depth Perceptions needed Yes Ability to see Yes Identify Colors Yes Operating office equipment Yes Twisting Yes Operating mechanical equipment Yes Crawling No Ability to read and write Yes Ability to Count Yes Ability to hear verbal communication without aid Yes Operating Personal Vehicle Yes Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication

Yes Other:

Ability to deal with stress Yes OSHA Category III B.

Working Conditions:

The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents. C.

Occupational Exposure:

This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. D.

Aptitudes:

HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOW

Intelligence:

General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3

Verbal:

Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3

Numerical:

Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2

Spatial:

Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2

Form Perception:

Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3

Clerical Perception:

Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2

Motor Coordination:

Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3

Finger Dexterity:

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3

Manual Dexterity:

Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3

Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination:

Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3

Color Discrimination:

Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3 I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform. If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature:

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Date:

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Transfer/Hire Date Effective:

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