Employment

Looking for Part time ASC Administrator for Michigan Neurology Associates Ambulatory Surgery Center located at 34025 Harper Ave, Clinton Township, MI 48035

o Experience operating and maintaining Medicare Certification through AAAHC or JCAHO
o Maintain Compliance records for certification purposes
o Work in cooperation with full time clinical staff

If interested, please reach out to our Human Resources Department Manager, Lauren Hardman hr@mnapc.org or 586-445-9900 ext. 436

Michigan Surgical Center

Position:                Registered Nurse, Surgery

Status:                   Hourly x   Salaried     Exempt     Non-exempt x  

Reports to:            Charge Nurse

Purpose:                The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides safe, quality care to adult and pediatric patients during surgery in accordance with the established procedures of the Michigan Surgical Center. The operating room nurse assists the surgeon and surgical team in their tasks.

Functions: 

All functions are essential unless otherwise noted.

1. Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and /or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
2. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
3. Implements plan of care.
4. Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates care plan.
5. Monitors the schedule of the operating room for changes.
6. Cleans operating room surfaces according to policy prior to the first case and after each case. Assists with completion of the OR cleaning schedule monthly.
7. Opens sterile supplies with the help of the surgical technician. Checks preference card with surgical technician to ensure everything is prepared for the case.
8. Performs and documents initial and ongoing assessments on patients.
9. Verifies patient identity, collects pertinent health and psychosocial data from the chart, checks physician pre-operative orders, and verifies the history and physical is within the acceptable time frame according to policy before taking patient to the operating room.
10. Assists anesthesia staff with induction.
11. Positions patient and performs surgical prep. Places grounding pad appropriately when needed.
12. Performs opening and closing needle and sponge counts.
13. Relieves other nurses for breaks and helps with room turnover when assigned.
14. Restocks the OR as needed.
15. Reports unusual circumstances concerning the patient’s condition or the procedure to the surgeon and/or anesthesiologist.
16. Recognizes and responds appropriately to patient and environmental safety factors. Monitors patient for safety-related issues. Provides patient instruction regarding safety.
17. Notifies the appropriate authority of potential and actual safety hazards and takes immediate, proper intervention to correct.
18. Understands, applies, supports, and follows department/center policies, procedures, and standards always.
19. Assumes preceptor role for new employees.
20. Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing.
21. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. Assists in developing Center policies and procedures.
22. Maintains knowledge of radiation safety and skills to operate equipment under the supervision of a Board approved physician.
23. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.
24. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

1. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
2. Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pulling, and pushing associated with patient care.
3. Potential for chemical exposure.
4. Unpredictable mealtimes: breaks are scheduled around patient needs.

Qualifications: 

1. Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
2. Prior operating room experience is preferred.
3. Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans, with specialized knowledge of the operating room phase.
4. Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers effectively and appropriately.
5. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients cared for, which range from infants to the elderly.
6. ACLS required. PALS recommended.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required for positions with this title and should not be construed as declaring the specific duties and responsibilities of any position.  The duties described should not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

If Interested please contact:  Greg at Greg@mi-hr.com.

Michigan Surgical Center

Job Description

Position:                Operating Room Registered Charge Nurse

Status:                   Hourly x   Salaried     Exempt     Non-exempt x

Reports to:            Nurse Administrator

Purpose:                          The Operating Room Registered Charge Nurse provides professional nursing supervision for the operating room departmental staff and is responsible for the daily efficient flow of the cases in the OR.

Functions: 

All Operating Room Charge Nurse functions are essential unless otherwise noted.

1. Oversees daily operations of the operating room department.
2. Responsible for coordinating staff scheduling and is willing to take calls and texts from staff related to scheduling, if needed, during non-business hours.
3. Responsible for reporting incidents that occur within their department.
4. Acts as a liaison between employees, physicians, vendors, and administration.
5. Responsible for 90-day and annual employee evaluations, employee recognition, and appropriate disciplinary action when deemed necessary.
6. Responsible for determining hiring needs and assisting with the selection of new employees.
7. Responsible for employee orientation, educational in-services, and employee compliance.
8. Responsible for maintaining cost effective measures within the department.
9. Conducts regular departmental staff meetings and records minutes as well as participates in general staff meetings.
10. Attends meetings as designated by the Administrator.
11. Communicates effectively and upholds professional conduct.
12. Upholds the Center’s “Vision” and “Mission Statement.”
13. Will be required to assist in other areas and perform other duties as assigned.

Responsible for performing all regular RN functions as noted below:

1. Assesses patient condition and initiates appropriate nursing and /or medical care in accordance with established guidelines.
2. Develops a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.
3. Implements plan of care.
4. Evaluates patient’s response to care and updates care plan.
5. Documents assessment, plan, all care administered, and patient’s response in the medical record.
6. Performs the duties of a circulating nurse.
7. Delegates and directs specifics of care plan to technicians and other health care workers.
8. Engages in patient/family teaching, as appropriate.
9. Reports pertinent data of patient’s condition to physician, supervisor, and other medical personnel, as appropriate.
10. Acts as liaison between members of the health care team, patient, and patient’s family.
11. Assumes preceptor role for new employees.
12. Administers medications, performs diagnostic procedures and treatments in line with Center policies and procedures.
13. Maintains equipment, supplies and environmental safety.
14. Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing.
15. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services, committees, etc. Assists in developing Center policies and procedures.
16. Performs additional duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

1. Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and other infectious diseases.
2. Extensive walking, standing, lifting, pulling, and pushing associated with patient care.
3. Potential for chemical exposure.
4. Unpredictable mealtimes: breaks are scheduled around patient needs.

Qualifications: 

1. Current Michigan license to practice as a Registered Nurse. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
2. Four plus years of nursing experience in an ambulatory surgery center setting preferred. Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
3. Excellent leadership skills.
4. Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans, with specialized knowledge of the operative phase.
5. Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers effectively and appropriately.
6. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients cared for, which range from infants to the elderly.
7. ACLS required. PALS recommended.

Interested candidates please respond to Greg at greg@mi-hr.com

Ambulatory Surgery Center Biller & Coder Overview: Must have ambulatory surgery center billing experience and ophthalmology experience is preferred.

Job includes:
· Posting of payments and adjustments for Blue Cross Blue Shield & Commercial Carriers
· Knowledge of insurance rejections/denial processing
· Working and tracking accounts receivable
· CPT ICD 10 coding for Physician & ASC billing
· Ophthalmology background strongly preferred
· 3-5 years billing experience preferred but must have some Ambulatory Surgery Center billing experience

Please contact: Rochele Stack:  Rochelestack17@gmail.com

The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery.

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.

Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.

We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

Job Summary: Facilitates the day to day flow of the OR and procedure rooms to best accommodate safe and efficient patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities includes:

• Coordinates the Operating Room staffing with the Clinical Director.

• Facilitates the day to day flow of the OR, this would include providing lunches, breaks, assisting with room turnovers and call-ins.

• Adheres to principles of environmental safety and infection control; aseptic/sterile technique and Standard/Transmission Precautions in the Operating Room environment; safe use, operation, cleaning and maintenance of surgical equipment; safe practices for reducing radiological exposure in the Operating Room environment.

• Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with members of other team members and physicians.

• Uses effective conflict resolution techniques.

• Assist Clinical Director with compliance of the surgery center with state licensure, Medicare certification and AAAHC accreditation standards.

Required Skills:
Demonstrates clinical competency, organizational skills, and team leader capabilities. Able to effectively identify and resolve conflicts in a fast-paced environment. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position. Past facilitator experience preferred.

Required Experience:
Qualifications: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Currently licensed in the state. CPR required, advanced life support certification required. 5 years’ experience required intra-operative setting.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME TO: cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

POSITION: Surgical First Assist, Scrub Tech, Full Time

The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery.

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.

Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.

We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

Surgical First Assist, Scrub Tech Job Summary: Provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and the policies of the Center. Communicates appropriate information to other team members. Prepares equipment and supplies prior to the case. Helps maintain equipment, supplies, and general cleanliness of the unit. May have additional responsibilities designated by the Clinical Director, which may include, but are not limited to providing patient care in other peri-operative departments serving on committees and participating in quality improvement projects.

Position Summary: Functions as a first assistant during surgical incision, excision, and repair of pathology and throughout the perioperative period on procedures for which privileges have been granted. Supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Required Skills:
*Ability to provide competent and ethical care within legal standards of practice as applicable to the CSFA.
*Recognize intraoperative safety hazards and initiate appropriate preventative and corrective actions.
*Provide exposure through appropriate use of instruments, retractors, suctioning, and sponging techniques.
*Handle and dissect tissues in collaboration with the surgeon.
*Clamp blood vessels, coagulate bleeding points, ligate vessels, and perform other procedures in collaboration with the surgeon.
*Suture muscle, fascia, subcutaneous, and skin tissue in collaboration with the surgeon.
*Place drains as surgically indicated.
*Assist with cannulation and decanulation procedures, if indicated.

Qualifications: Graduate of an approved school of Surgical Technology, currently licensed in the state, and current CPR required. One year experience required intra-operative setting. Demonstrates clinical competency, leadership, and teaching capabilities. Physically and emotionally capable of performing responsibilities of position.

Additional requirements include:
* Excellent knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique
* Completion of an CSFA Program

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

Clarkston Surgery Center has is seeking a Full-time Pre-Op/PACU RN

The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery.

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.

Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.

We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION – The nurse in the Recovery room is responsible for the delivery of quality professional nursing care to the post-anesthesia patient. He/She assists in maintaining the overall function of the recovery room and assists in the pre-op area as needed.

Renders professional quality care to post-anesthesia patients in the PACU, based upon knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

REQUIRED SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance. Behavior reflective of Mission Statement: to provide first–class surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Maintains good physical and emotional health: Ability to assess and provide for needs of patients who may be unable to communicate; Ability to observe closely and accurately; Ability to communicate well with others; Able to work well in emergency situations; Maintains neat professional appearance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; Currently licensed to practice in the State of Michigan; Participation in continuing education programs; Two (2) year general duty experience; One (1) year ICU or Recovery Room experience; Current ACLS or completion of ACLS prior to annual evaluation; PALS as assigned

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: Carrie Conner cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

Clarkston Surgery Center has is seeking a Full-time Materials Manager

The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery.

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.

Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.

We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Responsible for the process, which includes inventory control: ordering all medical supplies, maintaining an appropriate inventory of all medical supplies, receiving and stocking of all medical supplies to their assigned area. Provides support to the surgical team, and provides patient care within the prevailing state standards of practice and according to the policies of the facility. Communicates appropriate information to other team members. May have additional responsibilities designated by the Administrator, which may include, but are not limited to, providing patient care in other peri-operative departments, serving on committees, or participating in quality improvement projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance. Behavior reflective of Mission Statement: to provide first–class surgical services for the local community in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment; one in which we would be happy to treat our own families.

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to patients, physicians, and other employees. Familiar with a variety of computer programs to perform stated job functions.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – High school graduate, CST or comparable experience. Current CPR. Demonstrated necessary clinical competency. Computer skills. Experience in materials management in an OR setting., 5+ years preferred

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: Carrie Conner cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

The staff of Clarkston Surgery Center are highly trained professionals that have chosen to focus their careers on the service-oriented environment of outpatient surgery.

Our staff is committed to creating an environment in which patients not only receive the best quality care, but also the highest level of service. The staff works to continuously improve quality and service by focusing on the processes that are important in meeting the needs of patients, their families, our physicians and their staff.

Our team of professionals provides the care we expect our own families to receive when they require outpatient surgery.

We are looking for patient focused, service-oriented healthcare professionals that share the same beliefs as our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION  – Under the general supervision of the Clinical Director and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Scrub Tech is responsible for providing surgical scrub on all types of minor and major surgical and endoscopic procedures

REQUIRED SKILLS – Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally. Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated. Portrays Center in a positive light to others. Avoids being involved in gossip spreading or conversations that promote discord of staff members. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

Demonstrates proficient clinical knowledge, including familiarity with a variety of surgical and endoscopic procedures, surgical instruments, supplies and aseptic techniques.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE – High school graduate, CST or six months experience.  Certification preferred, current CPR.  Demonstrates necessary clinical competency.

INTERESTED CANDIDATES PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME BY 9/25/20 TO: Carrie Conner cconner@uspi.com FAX 248-241-6647

This position is in a very busy outpatient surgical center in the Detroit Metro area. Previous administrator and Operating Room experience is required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Accountable and responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the clinical operations of the surgery center. Functions in the decision making capacity and leadership role under the direction of the Administrator and Medical Director. Directs and/or provides professional nursing services across the care continuum as needed to facilitate quality and efficient treatment. Assists with staffing decisions, leads accreditation, safety and quality requirements, and assists with human resource functions.

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Effectively organizes time, equipment, supplies, and personnel

2. Uses equipment effectively by anticipating patient needs and providing appropriate care

3. Confirms that proper techniques and procedures are used following the accepted Standards of Practice, organizational policies and procedures, and in accordance with appropriate accrediting agencies.

4. Coordinates and maintains quality, safety and accreditation program.

5. Maintains order and cleanliness of the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative areas.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Consults with clinical staff and Medical Director to ensure that pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative services are in accordance with written policies and in compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies.

2. Assists with the development and monitoring of the standards of pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative services care.

3. Responsible for efficient and effective patient care and quality improvement.

4. Helps in determining pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative goals and effectively manages resources to achieve the goals.

5. Maintains a positive relationship with physicians to ensure quality patient care.

6. Responsible for clinical personnel management, which includes recruitment, selection, training and supervision, and retention of clinical employees under the supervision of the Medical Director and Administrator.

7. Responsible for daily pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative staffing and operational processes.

8. Responsible for fostering a positive environment that fosters growth and staff development.

9. Ensures adherence to surgery center policies, procedures and programs.

10. Utilize organizational software to develop, maintain, and share required reports.

11. Maintains awareness and understanding of current legislative and accreditation actions that impact the surgery center and reacts to changes as needed.

12. Responsible for other functions as assigned by the Administrator and Medical Director.

13. Assist with patient care in pre-operative, operating room, and post-operative services.

14. Participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement and that of others.

15. Monitor and update credentials of clinical staff with appropriate documentation in the employee files.

16. Maintain employee health files.

17. Responsible for in-service training and continuing education of staff.

18. Utilize and modify documentation process for clinical staff and clinical activities.

19. Coordinate clinical staff meetings with the Medical Director and Administrator.

20. Understand, communicate and ensure compliance with CMS and accreditation standards.

21. Serves as facility Infection Preventionist with all inherent duties

22. Services as facility Laser Safety Officer with all inherent duties

23. Serves as the facility coordinator for training staff to new equipment, devices and clinical processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. BSN or equivalent work experience

2. Current license in the State of Michigan as a Registered Nurse (R.N.)

3. Current BCLS

4. ACLS certification within 6 months of hire

5. Prior experience in ambulatory surgical center environment

6. 2 years prior management experience preferred

7. Surgical Center accreditation and regulatory experience preferred

This position comes with benefits. There is Health Insurance through BCBS, Dental Insurance, FSA, Paid Time Off, and 401K Matching.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Our center has taken a multitude of precautions and put in several processes and procedures to ensure the safety of the staff and patients.

Experience:

Administrative: 2 years (Required)
License:

Registered Nurse (Required)
Language:English (Required)
Work authorization:United States (Required)
Work Location:One location
Benefit Conditions:Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:  No

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION

Copper Ridge Surgery Center – Traverse City, Michigan

Come join one of the nation’s top surgery centers in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! Offering competitive salary and benefits package.

SUMMARY

The Peri-Operative Manager is an exempt member of the Surgery Center team participating in its missions and values. This position is responsible for the development, oversight and efficient management of the OR, Endoscopy, Pre/Post and Central Processing departments, along with scheduling and radiology. The Peri-Operative Manager is highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment, ensures safe, quality care and validates the Center’s mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides clinical and administrative leadership to Team Leaders in the OR, Endoscopy, Pre/Post and CPD departments providing oversight of each area
• Oversees Radiology
• Manages scheduling, including the block schedule for the OR and Endoscopy suites
• Acts as clinical resource to surgical and endoscopy services, throughout the entire patient encounter
• Makes purchasing decisions
• Holds meetings and communicates with staff on a regular basis
• Attends and participates in QAPI meetings
• Ensures clinical processes meet or exceed regulatory and accreditation agencies guidelines
• Strong knowledge of national association best practices and responsible for implementing within departments
• Assists the Director of Clinical Operations in service line development according to the strategic plan
• Oversees performance reviews, employee recognition, incentives and disciplinary actions with Team Leaders
• Proactive in employee mentorship, feedback and coaching as necessary
• Ensures the clinical areas run smoothly and efficiently
• Assists Director of Clinical Quality in the development and maintenance of appropriate policies, protocols, and procedures
• Seeks ways to reduce inefficiencies; identifying opportunities for improving quality, services and procedures
• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator to facilitate cross-training where appropriate, along with ensuring competencies and educational opportunities are attained
• Working knowledge of service line revenue and expenses
• Maintains a cooperative, team-oriented functioning relationship among departments
• In coordination with Human Resources and Team Leaders, responsible for staff recruitment, training and education
• Assists in budget planning, forecasting and implementation of OR, Endoscopy, Pre/Post and CPD departments
• Assists in the development and implementation of appropriate benchmarks and anticipated scope of services
• Maintains effective, respectful and professional communication between staff, anesthesia providers, physicians and additional healthcare partners
• Supports and promotes a team environment
• Responsible for implementing cost-saving measures
• Collaborates with the Infection Preventionist/Infection Control RN to support the infection program
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA guidelines
• Assists in the preparation for any internal or external audits by ensuring compliance with any and all regulations
• Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics and is a role model for other staff members
• Creates and maintains a culture of safety
• Performs and/or oversees follow-up on safety issues, occurrence reports and root cause analysis with appropriate Team Leader(s)
• Strives to improve the overall quality of healthcare for each patient
• Ensures staff support the mission and values of the company
• Maintains required licensure and certifications
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills to work positively with patients, families, physicians and professional peers
• Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
• Has knowledge of and follows Universal Precautions and guidelines
• Effective interpersonal skills including those required during stressful situations
• Must provide excellent customer service skills; professional friendly attitude; be team oriented
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and has strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be tactful, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment
• Effective leadership skills; willingness to lead staff, provide guidance and direction, encourage and establish mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and effectively communicate change
• Nursing assessment skills utilizing basic nursing theory
• Knowledgeable of common medications and their relationship to anesthetics and the endoscopic process, including IV moderate sedation techniques.
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Intermediate computer and technological skills
• Knowledge of accepted AORN, SGNA and Michigan Department of Health standards
• Basic understandings of finance and budgeting principles

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree from an accredited School of Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current MI licensure
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 1 year
• 5 + years as a licensed Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of experience in peri-operative services
• Must obtain CGRN, CNOR or CAPA certification within 18 months
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a clinical setting

Contact Info:
Jeremy Turner
Email: jturner@surgerytc.com

Copper Ridge Surgery Center – Traverse City, Michigan

Come join one of the nation’s top surgery centers in beautiful Traverse City, Michigan! Offering competitive salary and benefits package.

SUMMARY

The Operating Room/Endoscopy Team Leader position is a non-exempt member of the Surgery Center team participating in its missions and values. This position ensures safe, quality patient care is provided. The role of the OR/Endoscopy Team Leader is responsible for leading and participating in the daily activities of the Operating Room and Endoscopy departments, while working collaboratively with the center’s clinical departments. The Team Leader is highly adaptable to a fast-paced environment, demonstrates quality care and validates the Center’s mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision in the OR and Endoscopy departments
• Develops schedules and assignments for staff, ensuring adequate staffing levels
• Oversees the development and supervision of Charge RNs in the Operating Room and Endoscopy departments
• Monitors equipment and supplies to ensure effective use of resources
• Assists Director of Clinical Quality in the development and maintenance of appropriate policies, protocols, and procedures that ensure patients’ safety, comfort, and quality of care throughout patients’ experiences
• Participates in Center’s clinical Quality Assurance including benchmarking
• Serves as clinical resource and as needed, performing direct patient care in the OR and Endoscopy rooms
• Seeks ways to reduce inefficiencies; identifying opportunities for improving quality, services and procedures.
• Supports the Charge RNs in overseeing daily flows of patient schedules, team assignments, coverage for lunch and breaks, administration and dispensing of medications
• Oversees OR and Endoscopy employee timecards, vacation requests and completion of employee payroll
• Completes introductory and annual appraisals
• Conducts meetings with staff as necessary
• Collaborates with the Clinical Nurse Educator to facilitate cross-training, competencies and educational opportunities are attained
• Assists Peri-operative Manager in working/coordinating with vendors in the procurement of new equipment and in servicing of staff
• In coordination with Human Resources, conducts interviews, hiring and training of department personnel
• Assists in budget planning and forecasting for the Endoscopy and OR departments
• Ensures compliance with all infection control and environment of care regulations
• Ensures staff support the missions and values of the company
• Proactive in employee mentoring, leadership, feedback, coaching and disciplinary actions as appropriate
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality
• Works with leadership to ensure clinical processes meet or exceeds regulatory and accreditation guidelines
• Maintains effective, respectful and professional communication between staff, anesthesia providers, physicians and additional healthcare partners
• Attends meetings as required
• Assists in the preparation for any internal or external audits by ensuring compliance with any and all regulations
• Monitors quality controls and medication logs; performs follow-up or further investigations as necessary
• Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics and is a role model for other staff members
• Creates and maintains a culture of safety
• Supports and promotes a team environment
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned

SKILLS and REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal skills to work positively with patients, families, physicians and professional peers.
• Possesses knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, resource allocation, human resource modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Has knowledge of and follows Universal Precautions and guidelines.
• Effective interpersonal skills including those required during stressful situations.
• Excellent customer service skills; professional friendly attitude.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and staff.
• Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, and has strong organizational skills
• Must be tactful, discreet, and able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Effective leadership skills; willingness to lead staff, provide guidance and direction, encourage and establish mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members and effectively communicate change
• Team oriented
• Nursing assessment skills utilizing basic nursing theory.
• Knowledgeable of common medications and their relationship to anesthetics and the endoscopic process, including IV moderate sedation techniques.
• Demonstrated effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to; medical software, payroll software and Microsoft Office
• Demonstration of OR and/or Endoscopy clinical experience
• Knowledge of accepted AORN, SGNA and Michigan Department of Health standards

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree from accredited School of Nursing
• Current MI licensure
• BLS certification required; ACLS certification required within 1 year
• 5 + years as a licensed Registered Nurse
• 2+ years of experience in an Operating Room and/or Endoscopy setting
• Must obtain CGRN or CNOR certification within 18 months
• Previous leadership experience preferred

Contact Info:
Jeremy Turner
Email: jturner@surgerytc.com