OR Manager

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 to oversee the clinical operations in a busy ambulatory surgery center. The role involves leading a dynamic team of clinical professionals, ensuring efficiency and safety in a fast-paced environment, and collaborating with various departments to deliver exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the day-to-day clinical operations of the Pre/Post and OR setting, including staffing and communication with interdepartmental teams and physicians.
• Serve as a first line resource for staff and surgeons, scrubbing and/or circulating as needed.
• Lead daily OR huddles at 7am and PACU huddles at 7:40am.
• Manage daily assignments and staff schedules for approximately 15 OR teammates and 15 Pre/Post teammates.
• Assist with CMS and AAAHC accreditation survey readiness, monthly quality and infection control audits.
• Support the Director of Nursing with HR responsibilities, including performance evaluations and orientation plans.
• Identify educational opportunities and coordinate in-service and training.
• Troubleshoot equipment and contact vendors as necessary.
• Collaborate with the Materials Manager to ensure relevant inventory and supply chain needs are met.
• Delegate resources to maintain accuracy of preference cards.
• Maintain services in accordance with written policies and compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
• Be a member of the clinical leadership team and report to the Director of Nursing.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, physicians, and other departments to ensure exceptional patient care delivery.
• Maintain an approachable, positive attitude and practice servant leadership.

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).

Benefits

• Full-time position with no weekends or holidays.
• Friendly work environment with easy access to parking.