Nursing Supervisor - Inpatient Surgery - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
Nursing Supervisor - Inpatient Surgery - St Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Full Time - 40 hrs/week
* M-F day shift - some off shift call requirements
* 3-4 years of Operating Room Experience
JOB SUMMARY:
The Surgery RN works with his/her team partner(s) using the nursing process to assess plan implement and evaluate direct patient care. The RN serves as a clinical expert and assumes a leadership role on the Patient Care Team. As leader of the team the RN is responsible for integrating care delivery among team members and directing the team toward the common goal of improved patient outcomes and customer experience.
The RN performs a variety of basic age-specific duties in providing comprehensive patient care. All clinical care is done under the direction of the RN who determines appropriate tasks for delegation. Members of the Patient Care Team are responsible for making observations as directed by the RN and reporting deviations to the RN.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly manages day to day operations in the operating room (OR) suite
- Plans assignments of staff; prioritizes and modifies specific OR needs as needed.
- Assists nurse manager with payroll editing and logs.
- Provides direct supervision and support to the department staff manages scheduling and oversees the orientation of new hires.
- Demonstrates a high degree of independent problem solving. Evaluates and optimizes patient satisfaction and attempts to resolve any conflicts related to surgical procedures.
- Facilitates patient flow taking into consideration the patients condition and needs as well as the current level of activity and staffing in the O.R and block scheduling needs.
- Supports and develops staff scheduling and modifies as necessary for unplanned events.
- Monitors and oversees the daily O.R. rooms schedule to achieve safe efficient and optimal patient and surgical care.
- Maintain department metrics and audits. Provide monthly updates on department metrics and audits to their corresponding committee or administrator.
- Collaborates effectively with physicians management staff and other departments interacting with the operating room.
- Communicates in a respectful manner.
- Anticipates potential problems and demonstrated skills at de-escalation techniques and problem solving
- Participates on perioperative committees to improve flow safety and operations.
- Provides continuity of care by coordinating flow amongst inpatient/outpatient areas holding areas and Post Anesthesia Care Units.
- Participates in nursing leadership meetings and committees. Support staff attendance at nursing and hospital wide committees to represent the operating room.
- Assists Operations Manager with staff input for evaluations and competencies.
- Demonstrates analytical skill in assessing staff competency. Seeks and offers feedback in a collaborative manner.
- Works collaboratively with O.R. Educator and Operations Manager to support new and experienced staff training. Analyzes staff strengths & opportunities for growth.
- Attends workshops/conference to support and develop leadership and new clinical skills.
- Works with educator to align training and education on operating room needs.
- Supports and operationalizes scrub tech training with experienced scrub techs to promote surgical safety and excellence.
- Utilizes nursing process AORN standards and/or evidence-based research for all aspects of surgical/nursing care in a manner consistent with BSMH
- Utilizes good nursing judgment and communication techniques to support surgical team. Delegates care specific to the type of procedures performed.
- Supports staff in evaluating appropriate interventions outcomes of care and modifying plan of care as necessary.
- Demonstrates ability to circulate document and teach aseptic technique.
- Acts as a clinical resource.
EDUCATION:
Graduate from accredited School of Nursing
Current RN license in State of Ohio
Must possess BSN or obtain within 5 years of employment
CNOR Certification or sit for exam within one year of hire
EXPERIENCE:
3-4 years of Operating Room Experience; inclusive of General Surgery Orthopedics Vascular Robotics Neuro GU ENT/plastics preferred
Orientation program is provided
Computer literacy
BLS certified by American Heart Association
ACLS and PALS required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Performs repetitive tasks/motions; Hears alarm bells telephone and other sounds; Hears normal conversation; Have good manual dexterity; Have good eye-hand-foot coordination; Have clarity of vision: Near (< 20); Have clarity of vision: Mid (> 20 20); Distinguish colors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Please indicate the activitys level of frequency that applies to this position using the following frequency scale:
1 Not at all within shift (0%)
2 Occasionally within shift (1-33%)
3 Frequently within shift (34-66%)
4 Continuously within shift (67-100%)
Standing 3; Walking 2; Sitting 1; Balancing 2; Reaching above head 3; Lift/Carry > 50 lbs < 100 lbs. 4; Climbing 1; Bending 2; Twist at Waist 3; Push/Pull with force < 50 lbs 2; Reaching above shoulder 2; Lift from floor level up 2; Crouching/Squatting 2; Crawling 1; Kneeling 3; Push/Pull with force > 50 lbs 3; Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs. 2; Lift from waist 1
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Reads and interprets written/oral instructions; Sets and meets deadlines prioritizes work and works independently; Defines and understands issues and problems; Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding; Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications; Makes decisions which have significant impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; Organizes thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; Must be flexible and able to adapt to change
WORKING CONDITIONS
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur; General office environment - works generally at a desk in a well-lighted airconditioned office area with moderate noise levels; May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids; Potential exposure to infectious organisms; May have periods of constant interruptions; Prolonged periods of working alone may occur
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Inpatient Surgery - St. ElizabethIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
