Wsc RN Clinical Lead

Operating Room Lead Registered Nurse
At Wolfe Eye clinic we create Better Vision for a Better Life.

Wolfe Surgery Center in Wes Des Moines is seeking a full-time OR Lead Nurse.

Essential Responsibilities include:

Clinical Performance

• Participates in patient care activities adhering to the requirements of the Operating Room RN job descriptions when providing direct patient care.
• Establishes implements and evaluates quality and standards of patient care in conjunction with medical and clinical staff.
• Develops patient care protocols nursing policies and procedures physician standing orders and standard discharge instructions.
• Evaluates nursing staff documentation and patient care through review of medical records.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Management of Resources/Inventory

• Schedules qualified staff weekly to provide required coverage for patient care adhering to applicable guidelines. Monitors and adjusts staff as needed.
• Cancels staff appropriately according to established protocol when census is low in order to remain within budgetary limits.
• Establishes and oversees a system to ensure adequate supplies of controlled drugs and supplies are available to meet patient needs 100% of the time within budgetary constraints.
• Conducts monthly review of drug expiration dates.
• Oversees completion of all surgical logs and compliance with daily weekly monthly quarterly and yearly checks.
• Ensures no missing or unaccounted for controlled substances 100% of the time and all controlled substances are accounted for in accordance with procedures established in conjunction with the pharmacy consultant.
• Handles staff conflicts and alerts the Director or Human Resources as needed.
• Keeps Employee and company information confidential.

Management of Staff

• Identifies work related improvement opportunities and analyzes them to identify causes/find solutions.
• Acts decisively to implement solutions to resolve critical issues and improve processes.
• Communicates clear understanding of job responsibilities task objectives deadlines and performance expectations.
• Disseminates relevant information about decisions plans and activities to people that need it for job performance.
• Shares up-to-date information on center activities and policy changes in a timely manner.
• Evaluates the performance of individuals through timely completion of competency assessments and skill checks.
• Listens attentively to others. Tries to understand the meaning of the communication of others perceives their needs and interests.
• Provides department orientation and training to staff on an ongoing basis.
• Delegates tasks to qualified staff members.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures by setting an example of appropriate behavior.
• Communicates change which directly affect individuals or staff prior to change encourages suggestions invites participation in decision making and incorporates the ideas and suggestions of others.
• Observes scheduled hours of work including additional hours when necessary.
• Encourages cooperation teamwork and job ownership.
• Provides praise recognition and appreciation for effective performance.

Professional Development/Facility Promotion

• Develops contacts with people who are a source of information and support.
• Provides timely response and resolution to patient and visitor complaints.
  
  Communication
• Utilizes translation services when needed.
• Utilizes appropriate services when needed to communicate with employees and patients with speech and hearing disorders.
• Effectively communicates and interacts with patients their family and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
  
  Quality
• Demonstrates a willingness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
• Understands verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
• Supports initiatives designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
• Strives to be a good role model.
• Provides appropriate patient care across the age span.
• Identifies and reports suspected child spousal/partner and elder abuse per protocol.
  
  Qualifications Include:
• Current Iowa RN license ACLS and BLS required. BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1-year ambulatory surgery clinical experience and administrative/management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS and regulatory guidelines.

If you are interested in being part of a quality driven organization while receiving a competitive wage and benefits (health dental 401k paid-time-off etc.) please apply at /careers .

EOE

Qualifications Include:

• Current Iowa RN license ACLS and BLS required. BSN preferred.
• Minimum 1-year ambulatory surgery clinical experience and administrative/management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of CMS and regulatory guidelines.