Job Description

OR Manager is responsible for the planning, executing, directing and evaluating direct and indirect nursing care given to the surgical patient. The nursing care ranges from preoperative intervention onto postoperative evaluation. It is a practice designed to meet a patient's need through the nursing process ensuring continuity of care during surgical experience. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.




Customer Service: Strive to deliver great customer service by adhering to policies and procedures. Be a good listener. Make patients feel important. When things do not go as anticipated try to resolve the issue if possible.




Directs and administers Nursing Services which include the overall operations, administration, planning and fiscal viability of Operating Room/Surgical Services and Sterile Processing Department Ensures compliance with all organizational, state, federal and local regulatory laws and standards of practice Responsible for establishment and maintenance of procedures, policies and standards. Provides vision and action in designing and maintaining an efficient and effective nursing care delivery system. Supervises and directs personnel in the OR, OPS, Endoscopy and Sterile Processing Department. Acts as a circulating nurse or scrub nurse as needed. Experience in the care of the surgical patient from admission to discharge. Directs and assists constructively with orientation of new employee. Supervises staff to provide optimum assurance of safe environment. Responsible for staff development and education. Holds regularly scheduled monthly staff meetings as well as provides monthly in-services. Responsible for OR staffing 24 hours 7 days a week. Can function in other nursing areas if needed. Maintains good rapport with physicians and employees. Performs duties in a professional and pleasant manner. Identifies and resolves conflict constructively. Ensures proper function and maintenance of equipment and contracted services. Interact efficiently and pleasantly with other departments, physicians, peers and vendors to assure continuity of quality patient care and to promote an environment conducive to team work. Plans and develops objectives in conjunction with performance evaluation and improvement of staff. Remains flexible, adaptive and able to accept and implement new ideas and approaches Knowledgeable regarding Patient's Rights, hospital and nursing policies and the functions of other departments within the hospital, fire and safety regulations, electrical hazards, disaster plans and infection control policies. Performs other job duties as assigned



JOB SPECIFICATIONS: DESCRIPTION




1. EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, RN program; BSN preferred




2. LICENSURE Current RN licensure with ASBN


Certified in CPR, ACLS, PALS & NRP


Must have a valid driver's license




3. EXPERIENCE Minimum 3 years surgical experience


Minimum 1 year leadership experience




4. SKILLS Must be capable of communicating clearly


Must be knowledgeable in function of OR, OPS, PACU, and SPD


Acts as circulating nurse or scrub nurse as needed Can function in other nursing areas if needed


Maintains good rapport with physicians and employees


Knowledgeable in proper function and maintenance of equipment


Identifies and resolves conflict constructively


Demonstrates competence in HIPPA, Infection Contol, Safety, Risk Management and security measures




5. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Work well in a team setting


Communicate effectively




6. PHYSICAL EFFORT Regularly required to stand for long periods of time, reach, walk, stoop and bend, must lift or move patients. Must transport patients in a wheelchair or stretcher.




7. HOURS OF WORK 0700-1500 Monday-Friday and assist with call coverage 24/7




8. HAZARDS Biological, chemical and mechanical hazards




9. COMPETENCE FOR SPECIFIC PATIENT POPULATION:


Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. Cognizant of ethical and legal issues inherent in providing care for patients of all ages.




The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.


Additional Information


Position Type : Full Time


Shift : Day


Contact Information


Dana Miles - Director of Nursing


Med-Surg


Email: dana.miles@deltamem.net


Phone: 870-382-8381