Endoscopy RN Supervisor

We are seeking an Endoscopy RN Supervisor to coordinate the daily functioning routine of the Endoscopy Department and to ensure quality care and outcomes consistent with the mission of the facility. The Endoscopy Manager is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge in the endoscopy setting. Responsible for the achievement of patient outcomes in accordance with the mission of the surgery center. Serves as a role model and a resource to all staff.

Position reports to: Director of Nursing Position supervises: Endoscopy Department Personnel (RNs, Techs, PCTs, CNAs)

Qualifications and job requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current nursing license in the State of Arizona.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred Comprehensive knowledge of nursing, health care practices and techniques.

Three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an endoscopy setting.

Two years of management experience.

Knowledge and understanding of the standards, rules and regulations pertaining to outpatient procedures.

Job responsibilities

Coordinates daily scheduled activities in all clinical areas in the department including the directing of patient care and patient flow.

Develops and implements a staffing plan which promotes quality patient care and cost effectiveness.

Provides orientation and direction for all newly hired personnel and assures the compliance with all current policies and procedures.

Prepares staff schedules in a timely manner, monitors PTO, approves overtime.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of all equipment in Pre-Op/PACU area and ensure preventative maintenance on area equipment is completed.

Assist the Director of Nursing in updating current policies and procedures and developing policies and procedures as needed to ensure the best patient care is being provided.

Develop and implement continuing education programs.

Acts as a resource person to the staff to ensure quality patient care, employee performance, job satisfaction, and to permit the Surgery Center to comply with the expectations of all regulatory agencies including accrediting agencies.

Maintains job descriptions and competency checklists for clinical personnel and ensures competency on an annual basis.

Evaluates work performance and clinical competency of personnel on a timely basis and makes recommendations for promotions.

Coaches staff concerning their work performance; holds staff accountable for performance

Maintains effective, on-going, and timely communication with staff and maintains records of meetings.

Makes recommendations for staffing, supply and capital budget needs of the unit.

Utilizes effective conflict-resolution strategies when dealing with staff, physicians, and family members.

Established pleasant work environment conducive to teamwork, growth, and recognition

Able to perform nursing duties and to otherwise augment the staff, as necessary.

Serve as a member of the Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement/Risk Management Committee to include ascertaining pertinent information for committees, conducting research projects, evaluating new products, writing reports and communicating results.

Works well with others to accomplish duties.

Schedules routine staff meetings to ensure on-going communication.

Develops and acts to maintain positive personal attitudes and professional working relationships with Charge Nurses, the staff, patients, and physicians.

Assists the surgery center to continue to improve to provide smooth and effective operations.

Complies with all applicable laws, rules, ordinances, codes, and directives applicable to ambulatory surgery.

Provides timely and effective communication regarding the status, completion, and obstacles (if any) required by the duties assigned.

Skills & abilities

• Ability to correlate clinical data with patient’s medical condition.

• Ability to set priorities

• Ability to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency within the unit.

• Ability to communicate well with patients, families, co-workers, physicians, supervisors and visitors.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person