Center Manager

Dayton, Ohio (Onsite)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Center Manager works collaboratively with center leadership on the supervision and direction of nursing care patient scheduling, according to center policies, procedures and objectives.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Communication:

• Works collaboratively with center leadership on the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling, according to center policies, procedures and objectives
  • Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions, and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors, the general public, and physicians

Patient Care:

• Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given
  • Coordinates patient-care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care
  • Assists Center staff in identifying and solving problems
  • Participates in primary care of patients as needed and oversees clinical areas to verify that patient needs are met
  • Enforces nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care
  • Work collaboratively with scheduling personnel to coordinate procedure scheduling
  • Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote quality patient care
  • Recommends revision of patient-care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and practices
  • Responds to emergency situations and maintains competency
  • Oversees all nursing activities during emergencies to ensure patient needs are met
  • Manages optimal patient and staff flow to prevent opportunities for healthcare acquired and surgical site infections
  • Analyzes clinical documentation to ensure Center's policies/procedures are followed
  • Supports and directs services provided based on policies and procedures, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
  • Observes universal precautions and infection control practices

Staffing:

• Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective scheduling practices
  • Assists with comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new clinical employees
  • Recommends continuing education opportunities for clinical staff to Center Leader. Assists in providing education as requested
  • Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
  • Prepares clinical staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care; reviews and adjusts assignments as needed based on daily activity
  • Ensure staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment across all clinical areas. Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs (as required)
  • Observes and evaluates the performance of all clinical personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care and services
  • Works with Center Leader to evaluate suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
  • Interprets and enforces established Center policies and procedures

Safety:

• Promotes adherence to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
  • Works with Center Leader to implement best practices and regulations adopted, to ensure safety in the workplace
  • Monitor the Center's clinical environment and initiate methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiencies
  • Oversees the care, cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and equipment to maintain proper working conditions
  • Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomes. Reports deficiencies to Center Leader
  • Able to identify and report deficiencies in services of contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) to Center Leader
  • Works with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/procedure compliance
  • Submit information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reports
  • Ensures OSHA requirements are met by healthcare team and necessary supplies are readily available

Financial and Materials Management:

• Promotes cost containment and efficient use of center resources
  • Analyzes clinical areas and makes recommendations on purchasing equipment and supplies to provide optimum patient care within budget allowances
  • Assists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets (as required)

General:

• Actively participates in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
  • Shares input regarding short and long-term goals
  • Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Benefits:

To ensure we retain and invest in great people, AMSURG provides its employees with the benefits, recognition, training, and opportunities needed for professional growth. Our wide range of health and welfare benefits allow you to choose the right coverage for you and your family. AMSURG offers a variety of health and welfare benefit options to help protect your health and promote your wellbeing. Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Healthcare FSA, FSAs for Transportation and Parking & HSAs, and a matching 401(K) Plan.

Paid Time Off:

AMSURG offers paid time off, 9 observed holidays, and paid family leave. You accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) each pay period and depending on your position and can earn a minimum of 20 days and up to 25 days per calendar year.