Clifton Park, NY, 12065, USA
14 days ago
Clinical Nurse Manager
We are seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse Manager to support the Director of Ambulatory Surgery in overseeing daily operations across Pre-op, PACU, OR, PAT, and Sterile Processing. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, critical care experience, and a positive, team-first attitude to help drive clinical excellence and patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment. **Position Summary** The Clinical Nurse Manager supervises daily clinical operations of the Surgery Center including PATs, Pre-op, PACU, OR and Sterile Processing in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation regulations and guidelines, as well as established Surgery Center policies and procedures.  **Responsibilities** + Oversee patient care activities in preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative; + Prepare the daily surgical schedule and coordinate staff breaks and lunches; + Monitor case progress and times, respond to issues to minimize delays, and maintain smooth case flow. + Monitor that necessary staff, equipment, and supplies are available; + Update and maintain surgeon preference cards; + Supervise inventory and supplies, controlled drugs, and equipment as it relates to clinical operations; + Coordinate with medical staff and management team to utilize resources considering patient care, patient census, patient acuity, allocation of resources, and unit environment; + Coordinate, facilitate, and manage change within clinical operations; + Conduct clinical orientations; + Provide direction and guidance for staff members concerning individual competencies; + Takes patient assignments when necessary. + Assist with preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative staff in the evaluation of current practice through quality and performance improvement activities; + Assist with staff development and performance management (payroll, coaching, corrective action and performance appraisals); + Assist with management of physician block time including evaluating utilization and making recommendations for changes to increase the efficiency of the Center; + Assist with provider credentialing, infection control and quality improvement activities as requested/needed; + Ensure accuracy of medical records; + Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information. + Other responsibilities as needed. **Qualifications** + Current unrestricted NYS RN License required; + Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required or currently enrolled and active in a BSN program for 1 year with a date of completion within 1 year of hire; master's degree preferred; + BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; + Minimum five (5) years clinical experience as a RN; preferably some or all clinical experience in an ambulatory surgery center, or surgical service department with outpatient cases; + Minimum two (2) years supervisory and/or management experience; + Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective and functional environment. + Excellent communication and customer service skills **Other Information** + Position will require more than 40 hours per week occasionally based on case volume, staff coverage and supervision, as well as projects or initiatives that take place throughout the year. + Ability and willingness to travel to other OrthoNY surgical center locations on occasion for meetings or to assist with staffing needs/coverage. + Reliable transportation is essential.
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