Surgery Center Lead Nurse

Surgery Center Lead NurseSurgery Center Lead Nurse/RN CCRM Fertility 8010 Towers Crescent Drive Vienna, VA, US Northern Virginia Salary Range: 40.87 To 48.08 (USD) Hourly Qualified candidates should possess the following: Virginia RN License Associates or BSN 3 years Surgical/OR/PACU experience required Experienced at a Lead/Supervisory/Managerial level required Schedule may require weekends The Surgery Center Lead Nurse must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in all aspects of nursing care of the surgical patient. The Surgery Center Lead Nurse reports to the Practice Administrator and should function independently in all areas. The Surgery Center Lead Nurse takes direction from the Practice Administrator as it relates to specific patient care needs and concerns, nursing education, and smooth operation and flow of patient care in the Surgery Center.

Must be well organized, self-motivated, and possess excellent communication skills. The Surgery Center Lead Nurse is responsible for supervision and management of all Surgery Center staff, resolving problems in coordination and collaboration with the medical directors and other department managers. The Surgery Center Lead Nurse has full accountability for patient care management in the CCRM Surgery Center.

What You will Do: Direct and oversee daily operations in the Surgery Center, be a resource for staff, physicians, and other disciplines. Daily management and responsibility for all Surgery Center nurses, assistants, and surgery scrub technologists and other Surgery Center staff. Perform direct patient care as scheduled in all areas.

Interview, hire, counsel, discipline and terminate employees as necessary. Gather feedback and perform all surgery staff evaluations. Coordinate educational offerings/training of employees including orientation of new staff.

Direct the scheduling of surgical procedures in conjunction with the Surgery Scheduler and IVF lab staff. Act as liaison with MDs, anesthesia providers, other departments, and disciplines to improve patient care at the center CCRM Surgery Center. Direct the purchasing of all supplies, medication, and surgical equipment.

Assures that all surgical equipment is always in working order and available for patient care. Oversees the demonstration of new equipment for possible purchase for patient care use. Flex/budget staff in accordance with patient volume.

Assures sufficient staff are available for patient care during the Surgery Center’s hours of operation. Hold regular staff meetings. Create a focus of quality management and performance improvement.

Participate in QI programs, committees, and research as appropriate. Coordinates and oversees ongoing QI studies for all Surgery Centers staff. Create a focus of quality management and performance improvement.

Develops, maintains, updates, and implements all Surgery Center policies and procedures to assure high quality patient care is provided to all Surgery Center patients. Coordinates ongoing Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support training for all clinic staff required to maintain these certifications. Assures compliance with all AAASF or AAAHC as well as the State Department of Health standards related to the Surgery Center and administration of anesthesia in the surgical setting.

Coordinates the privileging, credentialing and ongoing re-credentialing of all medical staff members, physicians, and other non-employee patient care providers in the Surgery Center. Alerts medical director to all situations requiring follow-up of these personnel by the medical director. Alerts medical director to a possible impaired provider immediately upon assessment of an unsafe provider.

Coordinates ongoing peer review of medical staff members, physicians, and other non-employee patient care providers in the Surgery Center. Serves as the peer review committee chairperson to the governing board. Assures compliance with the Department of Health’s standards for Surgery Center licensing.

Coordinates the infection control program for the Surgery Center setting and assists the governing board to assure compliance for the center overall infection control. Serves as the infection control nurse for the Surgery Center. Reports weekly to the CCRM Management team surgery cases scheduled.

Reports incidents or adverse incidents to practice manager and CCRM management team. Responsible for ensuring team has annual OSHA/HIPAA training. Responsible to report and participate in quality program to practice manager and CCRM management team.

Responsible to assure credentialing for physicians and nursing staff are current. Assures contract with anesthesia team is current, credentials new anesthesia team, as necessary. Reports to medical director any concerns about impaired physician, nurse, or employee.

Other duties as assigned. Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, tasks, duties, or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, tasks, and activities of this position are subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains direct reports. Oversees the daily workflow of the staff and department. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Oversees discipline and termination of employees in accordance with Company policies. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong attention to detail. Must have excellent communication skills and have knowledge and skills in managerial aspects of problem solving, collaboration, staffing, and project management.

Must be able to communicate positively and professionally with all staff members and patients. Must be able to provide clear direction and set concise expectations for Surgery Center staff. Must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge in the care of surgery patients and infertility patients.

Must have the ability to function independently and seek assistance from the physicians and team members as needed. Excellent organizational skills combined with excellent multitasking abilities. Strong computer skills, be able to use basic office equipment and handle multiple phone lines.

Demonstrate the ability to be a team player and possess a willingness to perform duties assigned or delegated to them as well as a willingness to perform duties of other employees as needed. Support vision and mission. Maintain confidentiality of all work information.

Demonstrate an ability to function successfully in a team environment. Exhibit courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers. Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.

Participates in identifying problems and suggesting solutions. Maintains HIPAA and Confidentiality for all patient and clinic information, HIV confidentiality. Understands and asses for domestic violence and child abuse issues and reporting responsibilities.

Will report concerns to Medical Director or Practice Administrator. Utilizes time efficiently. Education and Experience: Associate Degree, Diploma, and/or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing required.

Current Virginia Registered Nurse license. Current BCLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of three years of previous management experience at a manager or supervisor level is required.

A minimum of five years of previous experience related to operating room nursing and post anesthesia care required. Working Conditions: This job operated in a professional office and clinical setting with daily use of surgical instrumentation and equipment; daily use of chemicals such as Formalin; daily use of medical supplies, equipment, and materials. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, including computer keyboards and mice; telephones; photocopiers; scanners; filing cabinets.

The duty of this position involves an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them. Appropriate protective measures are required for every employee engaged in these tasks. The duty of this position also involves occasionally exerting 75 pounds of force, and/or up to 35 pounds of force frequently.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; will occasionally stand and/or walk; use hands and fingers to grasp, pick, pinch, type; and reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; operation of standard office machines and equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Who Is CCRM Fertility: CCRM Fertility is a global pioneer in fertility treatment, research, and science. Founded by Dr.

William Schoolcraft 35 years ago, CCRM Fertility specializes in the most advanced fertility treatments with deep expertise in IVF, fertility testing, egg freezing, preimplantation genetic testing, third party reproduction and egg donation. CCRM Fertility leverages its own data and a dedicated team of in-house reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and geneticists to deliver industry-leading outcomes. CCRM Fertility has locations across North America, serving patients in major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, New Jersey, New York, Northern Virginia, Minneapolis, Orange County, San Francisco Bay Area, and Toronto.

CCRM Fertility is a proud strategic partner of Unified Women’s Healthcare, a focused women’s health company that strategically operates, affiliates, or invests in business that drive better outcomes and experiences for patients for every milestone and moment of her healthcare journey. For more information, visit www.ccrmivf.com . Why Join CCRM Fertility: As one of the leading providers of fertility services in the nation, CCRM is comprised of the best people in the industry.

If you have a desire to be a part of an enthusiastic team, help patients achieve their dreams of parenthood, and grow both professionally and personally, CCRM may be the right place for you. CCRM offers competitive pay and benefits, growth opportunities, and an environment supportive of the success of our teams. What we Offer our Team Members: C ompetitive pay and bonus opportunity M edical, dental and vision benefits 401(k) with Company match Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays Professional development opportunities Job training and cross-training opportunities Job Typ e: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Pay Range: $40.87 - $48.08 per hour , paid bi-weekly, plus bonus potential.

Actual compensation offered will be determined based on the selected candidate’s skills, education, and experience. Pre-Employment Requirements: All offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a criminal background check, drug screen, professional reference checks, and verification of your eligibility and authorization to work in the United States. Some positions may also require verification of your education, professional licensure and/or certifications, and prior employment.

Equal Employment/Anti-Discrimination: We are an equal opportunity employer. In all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, the choice will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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