Nurse Manager, Operating Room

$90,000 - $90,000/Yr

Unclassified - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

About the position

KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center is seeking an experienced Operating Room nursing leader who is ready for an exciting career opportunity in a busy ambulatory surgery center. The candidate must be self-directed, highly motivated, and must enjoy leading a dynamic team of clinical professionals in the perioperative setting. The candidate must be able to provide direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency and safety in a fast-paced setting. The candidate must have a collaborative, friendly working style with experience and knowledge to be a resource to the entire perioperative team. KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center is a multi-specialty outpatient facility jointly owned and operated by the University of Kansas Health System and physician investors. The facility has 3 ORs and 1 procedure room with 6 recovery bays; Specialties include, but are not limited to: Gastroenterology, Pain Management, ENT, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Plastics, & Ophthalmology, performing over 7000 cases per year. The environment is fast-paced and friendly, located in Shawnee off 435 and Midland with easy access to parking. The ASC operates from 6:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, with no weekends, no holidays, and no call required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating the day-to-day clinical operations of the Pre/Post and OR setting, including staffing and communication with interdepartmental teams and physicians.
• Serving as a first line resource for staff and surgeons.
• Scrubbing and/or circulating as needed during procedures.
• Leading daily OR huddle at 7am and PACU huddle at 7:40am.
• Managing daily assignments and staff schedule for approximately 15 OR teammates and 15 Pre/Post teammates.
• Assisting with CMS and AAAHC accreditation survey readiness, monthly quality and infection control audits and responsibilities.
• Assisting the Director of Nursing with HR responsibilities, such as performance evaluations and orientation plans.
• Identifying educational opportunities and coordinating in-service and training for staff.
• Troubleshooting equipment and contacting vendors as necessary.
• Collaborating with the Materials Manager to ensure relevant inventory and supply chain needs are met.
• Delegating appropriate resources to maintain accuracy of preference cards.
• Maintaining services in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Being a member of the clinical leadership team and reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Collaborating with the Medical Director, physicians, and other departments to ensure delivery of exceptional patient care.
• Maintaining an approachable, positive attitude and practicing servant leadership to serve patients and team.

Requirements

• Current unrestricted KS nursing license required (or appropriate multi-state license).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• BSN preferred, will consider ADN with relevant OR experience.
• Minimum 3 years multi-specialty OR experience.
• Minimum 2 years leadership/management experience.
• Experience with an EMR (Epic).
• Knowledge of regulatory agencies, infection control practices, and quality improvement.
• ASC experience preferred.
• Certification (CNOR, CCRN, RN-BC) preferred.
• Member of local and national societies preferred (AORN, ANA, KSNA).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a multi-specialty outpatient facility.
• Familiarity with accreditation processes and quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance