The Assistant Nurse Manager organizes and directs the administration of a defined clinical Perioperative Department area with 24-hour responsibility and accountability.  Applies the management concepts of planning, organizing, directing and controlling to implement the clinical nursing program in defined areas.  Other responsibilities will be assigned as appropriate.  The Perioperative Department Assistant Nurse Manager reports to the Perioperative Department Nurse Manager. Employees are encouraged to support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s involvement in the community we serve. Collaborates with department associates in developing and implementing the SRHS culture, vision, mission and goals.           

Education         

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Experience        

Two years nursing experience within a Perioperative Department field of nursing

License/Registration/Certifications

Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (R.N) licensure permitting practice in South Carolina

American Heart Association Certification as follow per Perioperative Department:

 

Periop Dept

BLS

ACLS

PALS

PAT

X

 

 

Pre-Operative

X

X

X

Intraoperative

X

X

 

PACU

X

X

X

ENDO

X

X

 

IR

X

X

X

             

Preferred Education     

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Preferred Experience    

Three or more year(s) of service within a Perioperative Department field of nursing Experience in management, clinical area, customer service, fiscal experience.

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications             

Holds a certification with the Perioperative Department field of nursing:

Periop Dept

Certification

Pre-Admission Testing

CAPA

Pre-Operative

CAPA

Intraoperative

CNOR

PACU

CPAN or CAPA

ENDO

CGRN

IR

RNCB

Maintains active member in a Perioperative Department Nursing associates such as: AORN, ASPAN, SGNA, ARIN

Core Job Responsibilities

Successfully completes annual hospital and unit-based required competencies and education Successfully completes hospital and unit-based orientation programs Able to communicate and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines/departments to maximize patient care throughput and outcomes in the procedural areas SPD supports. Able to counsel, coach employees and, if necessary, take appropriate disciplinary action. Able to develop action plans, implement and monitor effectiveness to improve staff and unit satisfaction scores. Able to direct daily operations through the Charge Nurse Able to establish priorities and prepare for emergency situations during scheduled work hours and scheduled on-call hours Able to establish priorities and prepare for emergency situations during scheduled work hours and scheduled on-call hours Assist the Nurse Manager to prepare and control unit budgets, including operating and capital. Accepts constructive feedback to improve job performance and collaborates with Perioperative Director and VP of Perioperative services to make necessary adjustments Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values. Assist Department Manager with budget preparation toward provision of adequate personnel, supplies and equipment Assumes responsibilities for nursing care in assigned area. Collaborates and works cooperatively with surgeons, radiologists, anesthesiologists, gastroenterologists, and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team to ensure efficient perioperative throughput. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team to determine instrument and technical priorities for case needs Collaborates with physicians, Perioperative Department associates, patients, families, and other members of the health care team to enhance clinical outcomes Conducts staff meetings to inform department associates to updates and practices and disseminating meeting information to associates unable to attend meeting Coordinates and develops staff, provides leadership by example on proper department procedures Coordinates staffing Counsels and evaluates Perioperative Department personnel for optimum performance and demonstrates and teaches the Perioperative Department associates the clinical aspects of Perioperative patient care. Creates and revises departmental policies and creates new policies and/or process according to standards and guidelines consistent with AORN, AAMI, DNV, CMS, CDC, OSHA, and FDA requirements Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability by performing other duties as necessary Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate infection prevention strategies to prevent surgical site infections Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate infection prevention strategies to prevent surgical site infections Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory Demonstrates knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions to reduce the risk of cross-contamination by using appropriate disinfectant according to pathogen present in the environment. Demonstrates knowledge of standard and transmission-based precautions to reduce the risk of cross-contamination by using appropriate disinfectant according to pathogen present in the environment. Demonstrates knowledge of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgical team Develops and participates in orientation and in-service education programs for areas of specialization; assists and works cooperatively with faculty and student nurses who have clinical practice in the same area. Directs staff and ensures timely completion of the workload, consistently meeting case delivery times. Effectively communicates, both written and verbal, with co-workers. Encourages team building and excellent customer service to exceed patient experience. Enforces and implements hospital and department policy and procedures. Ensures a comprehensive and technical orientation, education and training program which requires demonstration of competency is provided to new associates Ensures compliance with all clinical expectations regarding regulatory requirements such as:  ER to OR patient throughput; improved on time starts initiatives; and reduction in surgical site infections Ensures compliance with all clinical expectations regarding regulatory requirements such as: improved on time starts initiatives; and reduction in surgical site infections Ensures daily reports are completed and audits records for completeness including charges. Ensures that the department meets all the regulations, standards and guidelines consistent with Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI); the Associate of surgical Technologist (AST); the Association of peri-Operative Nurses (AORN); Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC); Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS); Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements as well as the hospital’s policies and procedures. Knowledgeable to provide clinical guidance, ensures the competency of associates through monitoring and current evaluation processes Implements department Quality Assurance Process Improvement programs (QAPI) Knowledgeable and skilled in basic management, leadership principles, current information technology, and interpersonal communications Knowledgeable to evaluate job performance of unit personnel and recommend adjustments in accordance with established policies and procedures. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information Leads unit-based committees and participates in intra-departmental committees Maintains and updates professional knowledge by actively participating in professional seminars and organizations. Maintains departmental personnel records in compliance with regulatory guidelines. Maintains good interpersonal relationships with medical staff, co-workers and all personnel, acting as a liaison and problem solver. Maintains open and active communication with the medical staff, patient care staff and interdepartmental staff. Organizes and leads Perioperative Department staff meetings and ensure information is made available to personnel not present at the meeting Other duties may be assigned as necessary to facilitate the functions of the department and hospital. Participates in continuing education and achieving/maintaining certification Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with the standards devised and distributed via the Association of Peri-Operative Nurses (AORN); and/or the American Society of Peri-Anesthesia Nurses (ASPAN); and/or Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA); Provides clinical and technical guidance to Perioperative Department associates, students and ancillary staff Recognizes the importance of hand hygiene and performs appropriate hand hygiene techniques Responsible and accountable for own professional growth and development thru local and national association chapter involvement Responsible for demonstrating competency for all new equipment and processes Supports the physician residency programs and other provider training programs. Utilizes current model to coordinate staffing Utilize extensive knowledge of Perioperative Department processes to aid the perioperative associates.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job classification. They are not to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities of people so assigned.