Director of Nursing

Overview:

If you are a dynamic nursing leader with a passion for excellence and compliance, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Surgery Center of Long Beach

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current State of California Registered Nurse Licensure.
• 4 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current BLS, PALS and ACLS certification

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Communication:

• Works collaboratively with center leadership on the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling,

according to center policies, procedures and objectives

• Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees,

clients, vendors, the general public, and physicians

Patient Care:

• Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given

• Coordinates patient-care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care

• Assists Center staff in identifying and solving problems

• Participates in primary care of patients as needed and oversees clinical areas to verify that patient needs are met

• Enforces nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care

• Work collaboratively with scheduling personnel to coordinate procedure scheduling

• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote quality patient care

• Recommends revision of patient-care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and

practices

• Responds to emergency situations and maintains competency

• Oversees all nursing activities during emergencies to ensure patient needs are met

• Manages optimal patient and staff flow to prevent opportunities for healthcare acquired and surgical site infections

• Analyzes clinical documentation to ensure Center’s policies/procedures are followed

• Supports and directs services provided based on policies and procedures, accreditation, and regulatory requirements

Staffing:

• Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective scheduling practices

• Assists with comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new clinical employees

• Recommends continuing education opportunities for clinical staff to Center Leader. Assists in providing education as

requested

• Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff

• Prepares clinical staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties

according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care; reviews and adjusts assignments as needed based

on daily activity

• Ensure staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment across all clinical

areas. Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs (as required)

• Observes and evaluates the performance of all clinical personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care

and services

• Works with Center Leader to evaluate suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve

performance and quality of care

• Interprets and enforces established Center policies and procedures

Safety:

• Promotes adherence to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.

• Works with Center Leader to implement best practices and regulations adopted, to ensure safety in the workplace

• Monitor the Center’s clinical environment and initiate methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and

efficiencies

• Oversees the care, cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and

equipment to maintain proper working conditions

• Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomes.

Reports deficiencies to Center Leader

• Able to identify and report deficiencies in services of contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) to

Center Leader

• Works with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/

procedure compliance

• Submit information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reports

• Ensures OSHA requirements are met by healthcare team and necessary supplies are readily available

Financial and Materials Management:

• Promotes cost containment and efficient use of center resources

• Analyzes clinical areas and makes recommendations on purchasing equipment and supplies to provide optimum patient

care within budget allowances

• Assists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets (as required)

General:

• Actively participates in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities

• Shares input regarding short and long-term goals

• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Ambulatory surgery center
• Hospital
• Outpatient
• PACU

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person