SummaryGuides and oversees all operational and clinical activities of assigned areas. Assures effective, safe, efficient, economic, and quality-driven clinical outcomes. Facilitates the professional growth of present and future management teams.
Job Duties- Assures delivery of safe and effective patient care.
- Develops ongoing recruitment strategies and oversees their implementation.
- Collaborates to establish planning consistent with the mission, strategic operation, quality and safety improvement plan, and overall organizational goals.
- Monitors vacancy and turnover rates; designs and implements programs to achieve minimal vacancies and reduce turnover.
- Participates in and applies research in practice.
- Establishes priorities to meet clinical and operational requirements.
- Develops and implements systems that enable consistent evaluation of nursing care provided.
- Develops, reviews, and/or recommends revision of policies, procedures, and practices.
Minimum Qualifications- Master’s Degree In nursing, healthcare, business, or related field.
- 5 years in perioperative services.
- BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
- CNOR - Certified Nurse Operating Room - Competency & Credentialing Institute Upon Hire
- RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
Additional QualificationsPhysical DemandsLift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.
Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.
Work Shift:
Day Shift
Address:
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest
Position Type:
Onsite
Union:
Not Applicable
Work Schedule:
Salaried position; expectations to work as such
Department:
