PRE​/POST Op Lead

Overview

Manages and facilitates patient flow through the perioperative area and ensures the provision of high-quality patient care on a day-to-day basis. Monitors the daily OR schedule, expediting procedures as necessary, communicating changes/needs to other TOSC departments. Monitors the daily assignments of the perioperative staff throughout the day. Must be willing to travel between satellite sites, work flexible days and hours as needed, including occasional evenings.

Conducts personnel reviews, approves timecards, oversees orientation and provides education as needed. Functions in the perioperative team as a staff member when situations require. Develops 6-week schedules for all staff. Participates in QAPI studies and meetings.

• Assumes responsibility for daily operations of the perioperative area for assigned shift.
• Reviews tentative OR schedule 2-3 days in advance and anticipates changes in staffing needs.
• Works to achieve efficiency by adding staff on higher census days and to fill vacancies.
• Works to decrease staff on lower census days or use staff in a productive manner.
• Monitor / assist with lunch and break relief.
• Complete daily staff assignments daily for the subsequent day, and post appropriately.
• Approves staff leaving prior to end of assigned shift after reviewing that the daily assignment list is completed.
• Facilitates/expedites patient schedule to keep cases on time as much as possible.
• Approves vacation requests and monitors overtime.
• Works with the Brookfield pain team to ensure appropriate staffing and coverage.
• Monitors any changes in the patient schedule, e.g., delays, prepared early.
• Consistently communicates these changes to OR.
• Notifies staff in appropriate OR rooms of these changes.
• Move following procedures to an earlier time if able.
• Informs physicians of changes that would impact schedule.
• Verifies patients have arrived at the ASC.
• Monitors case start times, physician arrival times.
• Conducts morning report.
• Keeps Pre/Post Supervisor informed of ongoing systems problems or patient related issues.
• Supports administrative decisions in a mature, objective, and open manner.
• Monitors perioperative Daily Duties list.
• Maintain patient, employee, and center confidentiality.
• Assists with daily perioperative patient care activities.
• Functions in their assigned role as needed.
• Communicates with second lead to ensure both are aware of all goings-on.
• Meets all the requirements for staff nurse as outlined in the RN job description.
• Assists Supervisor with ancillary audits, projects or other duties as designated.
• Reports off to the Supervisor at the end of the day to tie up loose ends and complete unfinished elements.

Based on the OSHA guidelines for protection against occupational exposure to Hepatitis and HIV, this position is described as Category I. This means that this position has exposure to blood and body fluids. Policies are in place for Universal Precautions identifying risks and appropriate practices.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Minimum of 1-year full time or equivalent of perioperative nursing experience. Functions independently at TOSC.

Licensure: Current state of Wisconsin license in nursing.

Certifications
: BLS, ACLS, and PALS

Skills: Possesses leadership qualities and good professional communication skills. Understands team-based management concept and interpersonal management skills. Collaborates effectively with Pre/Post Supervisor and other lead personnel to achieve consistent and positive perioperative team relationships, acting as a united front. Possesses knowledge of all equipment used in the delivery of patient care in the perioperative area.

Maintains open and positive lines of communication.

Utilizes a multi-disciplinary communicative approach for maintaining and improving patient care.

Communicates Appropriately

Utilizes proper chain of command

Always maintains emotional control and diplomacy

Using verbal and non-verbal communication in a pleasant, professional manner.

Communicates only factual information to employees, patients and physicians to avoid misunderstandings and undue stress.