Surgical Services Supervisor - PreOp​/PACU

Overview

Surgical Services Supervisor - Pre Op/PACU (Healthcare)

3557 Embassy Pkwy Hospital Pre Op / PACU location

The Surgical Services Supervisor works in collaboration with CCOC leadership to coordinate operations in specific unit(s).

• Capable of performing the functions of a Registered Nurse in specific area(s). Able to assist staff during times of high volume.
• Responsible for supporting quality patient care in multiple clinical areas, based on law, practice standards, accrediting body standards, the philosophy, policies, and procedures for Patient Care and Surgical Services Departments. Assures appropriate staffing and other resources are available to meet patient needs. Coordinates staffing throughout shift and for future shifts.
• Responsible for assuming on-site supervision for the continuum of care in their respective department(s). Responsibilities include managing resource allocation within the unit(s), facilitating patient flow, ensuring quality care, practicing clinical and departmental problem solving and communication with administrator on call when appropriate. Coordinates patient flow through the continuum of care while providing efficient, effective, and quality care.
• Assists management team in the professional and technical development of staff through mentoring, annual competencies, and facilitation of staff communication and/or meetings. Functions in role of mentor to assist staff in further IT, staff development, and survey readiness. Acts as preceptor in the orientation/education development of all staff members.
• Responsible for planning, collaborating, and problem solving with managers of other departments about service and patient care issues. Responsible for staff evaluations; provides input into hiring decisions and corrective actions as needed. Responsible for first line immediate resolution of patient complaints. Facilitates timely transfer of patients with declining medical statuses to a facility that is able to provide a higher level of care.
• Coordinates Rapid Response Teams and Code Blue Teams in collaboration with responding physician / anesthesia personnel in order to meet patients needs and address declining medical statuses.
• All other duties not specifically assigned.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a school of Nursing. B.S.N. preferred
• Experience:
  
  Three (3+) years of Surgical Services experience preferred. One (1) to Three (3) years previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  N/A
• Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:
  Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio; BLS required, ACLS required within 6 months of hire for PACU areas only.