Responsibilities
In coordination with the surgical committees, leads efficient administrative and day-to-day operational aspects of all perioperative and sterile processing department programs and activities. Assists in the development of a governance model, leadership structure, staffing levels for the perioperative programs at Children's & Women's Hospital. Coordinates and communicates operational policies and procedures with all perioperative team members and across clinical practice sites at Children's & Women's Hospital. Leads perioperative integration projects across Children's & Women's Hospital including setting and meeting goals, capital planning for facilities and technology, and applicable reporting. Coordinates within areas of accountability quality management programs and other regulatory requirements to ensure the provision of the highest quality patient care. Responsible for leading and developing a culturally diverse staff, developing performance improvement indicators with variance explanatio11s and implementation plans for needed improvements. Ensures evidence based approach in surgical care and sterile processing department processes. This role monitors statistical data and develops tracking mechanisms for productivity standards for optimal support while creating an organizational climate built on mutual trust and transparency that encourages diversity of thought and teamwork. Collaborates with and builds strong, effective partnerships with physician stakeholders and the academic training areas for USA Health. Monitors and develops ways to improve throughput and efficient use of resources in the perioperative department at Children's & Women's Hospital. Collaborates with physicians to create optimal use of OR availability to support growth and patient access. Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards Regular and prompt attendance Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required Related duties as assigned
Additional Information
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in nursing and 5 years of supervisory or management experience in perioperative nursing in an acute care hospital setting Required Master's Degree Preferred RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) for Alabama Upon Hire Required BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support within 180 Days Required Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
