Coor Pat Flow PeriOp-General Surgery

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A registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Manager of the Operating Room and is responsible for providing leadership and assistance in directing all activities/services for the Operating Room of the Hospital. Responsible for the daily function of the OR, coordinating the flow of patients, maintaining policies and the best interest of all patients and surgeons. Has shared responsibility for supporting and adhering to standards of practices, system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care.

Ensures compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all departmental personnel. Works under the Manager to ensure satisfaction, appropriate reporting, and coordination of departmental functions with the operations of the operating room. Collaborates with the Manager to maintain retention and recruitment. Serves as a surgical resource to all levels of nursing staff and nursing management for the facility, Patient Flow, and surgical practices.

Creates and maintains an environment that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission and goals, and fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians and staff members. Responsible for performance improvement and quality assurance aspects of surgical services. negotiates with staff and surgeons to assure readiness for all cases.

• Implement standards of practice, system and department policies and procedures.
• Review and implement new and changes to existing standards of practice in the Surgical Services Area.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing practice and surgical services procedural areas of nursing care.
• Provide expert opinion and feedback in the creation/review of department policies and procedures.
• Review and implement new department policies and procedures.
• Ensure understanding and compliance with standards and policies.
• Exemplary Practice.
• Assess the impact of and plan strategies to address issues such as: ethnic, cultural and diversity changes; political and social influences; financial and economic issues; aging society and demographic needs; ethical issues related to health care.
• Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare and ensure care respects individuals' rights and preferences.
• Evaluate employee performance using the Performance Management Model in accordance with Human Resources Policy and Practice.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all department personnel; maintain knowledge of current compliance requirements through education and awareness.
• Serve as subject matter expert in Surgical Services; remain a resource to all staff for education and information sharing.
• Foster open communication and collaborative practices between staff, other departments and physicians/care providers.
• Partner with Management and Educators to provide appropriate training and learning opportunities for staff.
• Promote a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Promote professional nursing practice through feedback, information sharing, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability.
• Maintain professional license and education requirements consistent with the area of specialty and complete these requirements as required.
• Promote and participate in performance improvement initiatives to enhance quality patient care and improve work processes and efficiencies.
• Partner with managers and staff to ensure fiscal responsibility through accountability, identification and implementation of cost containment activities, and reduction or elimination of waste.
• Research and present ideas for improvements in customer…