Director of Nursing

This role is located at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Freehold, NJ, which is part of Prism Vision Group

Compensation Range: $92,912.40 - $ Annual (Dependent on Experience)

The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met

in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies.

* Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center.

* Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures.

* Coordinates daily surgical schedules.

* Coordinates all facility staffing.

* Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations.

* Supervision and collection of all required records and reports.

* Remains an active member of the center committees as delegated by the governing body.

* Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management

* Is an active part of management meetings.

* Assists in the development, implementation, and carry out of all Quality Assurance activities.

* Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff and is an active participant in

guidance and other educational programs.

* Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to

center guidelines and standards.

* Monitors and helps control department costs to maintain expenditures within allocations.

* Recommends the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to the governing body.

* Engages in benchmarking and quality studies related to the improving delivery of services/care.

* Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center.

* Interviewing, hiring, planning, and directing daily work.

* Performance appraisals.

* Conflict/grievance resolution.

* Oversight of the day to day Infection Control Program.

* Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits.

* Coordinates with building management for the receipt of required life safety reports.

* Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice.

* Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate.

* Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care

* Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the

individual patient.

* Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of

care.

* Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and

environmental safety practices.

* Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party.

* Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other

contacts.

* Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed.

* Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting.

* Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging.

* Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports.

* Adheres to all center policies and procedures.

* Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights.

* Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice.

* Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures.

* Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing body.

Non
- Essential Job Functions:

Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically

described

Qualification/Certifications/Licenses:

* Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program

* Current unrestricted State of New Jersey Nursing License

* BLS, ACLS

* Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience.

* Must be detail oriented and well organized

* Must be able to multi-task

Working Conditions:

Environment:
This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Physical Demands:
This position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases

and/or blood borne pathogens.