Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates clinical and administrative functions for the department and ensures that optimum quality of patient care is provided using resources effectively and efficiently. Functions as a liaison for clinical team members and maintains overall responsibilities of supervision of clinical team members assigned to the department. Provides administrative support to the designated leader.

Essential Functions

Supervises and coordinates all aspects of the surgical clinical environment including team member scheduling, team member evaluations, provides proper orientation, in-services, counseling and discipline. Monitors daily staffing to ensure staffing accommodates schedule demands. Monitors financial budget and justifies variances. Maintains appropriate unit documentation. Monitors progress of each clinical area and assists leadership in achieving goals and objectives. Participates and communicates with other leaders to ensure that daily operating needs are met or exceeded. Assists designated leader with any operational issues as necessary. Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements and ensures that age specific needs are being met.

Physical Requirements

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, and reaching. Must lift a minimum of 35 pounds shoulder high. Must speak English in good, understandable terms, intact sense of sight and hearing, finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly in stressful situations. Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nursing leader.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Current RN licensure in appropriate state. MSN required. If undergraduate degree is BSN a master’s degree from a health-related program or MBA is acceptable. Must have MSN if undergraduate degree is not BSN. Appropriate professional leadership certification required within 1 year of eligibility for professional certification exam. Previous leadership experience preferred. Two years previous OR experience required. Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required within the department by the nursing leader.