ASC Nurse Manager

Responsibilities & Essential Functions Monitor and manage all aspects of the ASC’s operations as a means of continuously improving the patient experience and ensuring that every patient encounter is positive. Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards, OSHA regulations, maintain State Certifications and AAAHC Accreditation. Collaborate with the ASC Administrator to represent the ASC with accrediting bodies before, during and after site visits. Support the ASC Administrator in the development of annual budgets and the management of the variables that contribute to strong financial performance In conjunction with the Administrator, analyze the ASC’s room and staff utilization and champion opportunities for improvement. Contribute to a just culture that fosters respect, trust, and open dialog. Be a reliable presence in the ASC and conduct regular staff meetings to provide information and solicit feedback. Manage, coach and mentor staff by example and through use of clearly communicated expectations, progress meetings and performance reviews. Develop and maintain a constructive working relationship with the ASC’s Medical Director. Provide nursing relief in the perioperative and surgical areas, as needed. Analytical skills necessary to analyze the ASC workload requirements, plan and schedule nursing staff to meet the needs of the ASC, and to identify and resolve problems and administer available resources effectively. Monitor daily operating activity of the ASC such as staff productivity and daily surgery schedule, Develop and maintain clinical competencies and ensure safe nursing practices are performed Coordinate anesthesia staffing Oversee Centralized Sterile Processing Department Maintain expertise in use of EMR and Inventory Management system Actively participate in and lead activities associated with the Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) Program Infection Control Safety Risk Management Medication Safety Quality Improvement Studies Quality Metrics Qualifications BSN from accredited school of nursing required CNOR preferred Current, unencumbered Maine RN license or current license with Nursing Compact state and ability to attain Maine License within 30 days of employment ACLS and PALS preferred, must obtain within 6 months of hire Minimum of five years surgical nursing experience including two years supervisory level experience Interpersonal skills necessary to direct and assign work to team members, explain ASC and InterMed policies and procedures and communicate effectively with ASC physicians and staff when identifying and resolving problems Knowledge and skills to implement and monitor Standard of Practice and Nursing Law Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) is required as well as the ability to quickly learn and retain knowledge of how to use the electronic medical record. Excellent communication skills and strong customer service orientation Strong leadership skills Physical Demands Average shift involves: standing, walking, bending, reaching – 75%, sitting – 25% Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; Reach above shoulder height. Ability to listen and speak on the telephone and write simultaneously. Ability to operate multi-line telephone system; computer keyboard and printer. Vision - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as read medication orders, medical charts, etc. Hearing - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating with patients and physicians. Speaking - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as communicating with patients, family members and physicians. Dexterity - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as administering medication, assisting physicians. Mental Demands - adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as unpleasant patients (stress, violence, etc.) Working Conditions: Position requires work in a medical facility where exposure to bodily fluids is likely. Personal protective equipment is required. Knowledge of hazardous materials safe handling and universal precautions is essential. InterMed is an equal opportunity workplace and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Licenses & Certifications Required Adv Cardiac Life Support Peds Adv Life Support RN License