Assistant Nurse Manager

Overview

Novant Health- Center City OP Surgery is seeking an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee 7 operating rooms, Pre-op and PACU rooms supporting 40+ surgeons. Case volume is a mix of Orthro, Gyn, General, Peds Urology, and Plastics. Must be hands on with previous RN operating room experience in an ambulatory surgery center.

Surgery center hours are from 5:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. No call, no weekends, and no holidays!

This role is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of nursing personnel and contract services in patient-care areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the facility. Participates in planning work of assigned areas and coordinates activities with all patient-care areas. Ensures that patient needs are met and evaluates area nursing care and performance. Works closely with ASC Administrator in coordinating patient-care service functions.

May assume responsibilities for ASC Administrator in his or her absence. Assists the ASC Administrator with continuous quality improvement, safety, risk management, in-servicing and education, personnel utilization, performance appraisals, resource usage and budget management, and maintenance of standards of care. Creates and maintains excellent working relationships with physician partners for the surgery center.

The ASC clinical supervisor exhibits an exemplary level of dependability with respect to attendance, punctuality, ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing required. BSN preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years in a critical care or healthcare equivalent setting required. Prior ASC or OP suite experience with leadership responsibility preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state required. BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required.
• Additional skills required: Strong background in patient centric care; Experience with facilitating education and training. Must have the ability to complete assignments required for Medicare, JCAHO and other required organizations. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook. Experience in leadership roles. Strong ethical and moral character references. Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication. Accuracy and attention to detail without compromise of patient care.
• Additional skills preferred: Proficiency in PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".