Pre-Op/Pacu Manager

SUPERVISOR:  Director of Nursing/Administrative Director

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Registered Nurse License
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS within 90 days of hire.

OVERALL RESPNSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the pre-op & PACU departments.
• Communication skills must be a strong asset. 
• Collaborate with:  Anesthesia, Other Department Managers, Administrator, Physicians, Physician Offices, Scheduling, Medical Students and Residents.

SPECIFIC TASKS:

• Floor coverage in pre-op or PACU as needed.
• Participate in periodic inspections as necessary with Quality/Risk Management/Infection Control/Administrator/Life Safety.  Completes Incident Reports as indicated. Participates in writing/performing QIP studies.  Collaborate with the IC/QA/RM Nurse.
• Monitor and control staff schedules.
• Schedule/conduct and assist with recruitment and training of staff as well as discipline of staff.
• Provide information/education from the corporate level and the center level to the department staff in huddles or communications.
• Oversee Inventory of supplies in collaboration with MM.
• Maintain department policy and procedures as defined by Surgery Partners.
• Timecard verification of staff weekly for payroll.  Collaborate with the Payroll Specialist.
• Perform annual reviews of all department staff.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.