PACU Charge Nurse

Who we are:

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO) Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices tooperateat their highest level so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most patient in StamfordConnecticutthe Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians 1800 employees 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York ConnecticutRhode Islandand Massachusetts.

Whatyoulldo:

PURPOSE:Manages andfacilitatespatient and procedure flow through thePACUand ensures the provision of high-quality patient care on the dailyPACUscheduleexpeditingprocedures as necessary communicating changes/needs to other the daily assignments of thePACUstaff.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:(include but are not limited to)

• Monitors patient flow through thePACUandanticipatestaffing needs.

• Assumes responsibility for daily operations of thePACUfor assignedshift.

• Complete daily staff assignmentsno later thanone day in advance and post inPACU

• Approves staff leaving prior to end of assigned shift after consulting with leadership

• Facilitates/expeditesPACUschedule to keep cases on time as much as possible.

• Monitors any changes in thePACUschedule e.g. delays starting early. Communicates changes toPACUstaffOR Charge NurseSchedulerandleadership.

• Assistsleadership with ancillary auditsprojectionsor other duties as designated

• Collaborates with the front office staffand Scheduleronintakeprocess as needed.

• Collaborates with the surgeon and PA on missing orders H&P or DME as needed.

• Evaluates readiness for patientdischarge andcollaborates with the anesthesiologist in the discharge process.

• Reportsand completes the Incident Reports forany potential or actual adverse event asappropriate.

• Documents clearly andmaintainsthe patient record.

• Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients familiesstaffand physicians.

• In addition to Charge Nurse duties on an as needed basis performsduties of PACU nursetocover PTO unexpectedabsencesand other staffing assignments as needed.

• Othersduties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiarity with HIPAApolicies proceduresand other regulatory policies

• Medical office procedures policies practices and medical terminology telephoneprotocoland professional etiquette

• Understanding ofthe SISmedicalrecordsystems

Who you are:

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

EXPERIENCE:Minimumthreeyearsof recentPACUnursing preferred.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate professionally ( expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message avoiding spelling errors employing a respectful tone)

• Ability tomaintainenthusiasm while facing a high volume and a large variety of duties

• Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department efforts

• Organizedwith the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Extremely reliablepatientand professional

• Reactscalmly and effectively under stress

• Interpretsadaptsand appliesguidelines and proceduresappropriately

• Ability to develop andmaintaineffective and professional working relationships with patients medical staffcoworkersand the public bydemonstratingempathy andtact

• Must be a team player with a positive attitudethe ability toworkeffectivelywith a diverse populationand the ability todemonstratepatience and professionalism

• Promotes teamwork through collaborationrepresentsthepracticein a professional manner andmaintainsthe strictestconfidentiality on all patient issues

CERTIFICATE / LICENSE: Licensedas a Registered Nurse inConnecticut.

What we offer:

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

• Dynamic environment

• Access to a diverse network of practitioners

• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employeeexperience

• Competitive Compensation

• Generous PTO

• Benefitspackage:health dental vision 401(k) etc.

We are anequal-opportunityemployer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race color creed religion national origin ancestry citizenship status age sex or gender (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) gender identity or genderexpression (including transgender status) sexual orientation marital status military service and veteran status physical or mental disability protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws and ordinances (referred to as protected characteristics).