Director of Nursing DON

ASC CLINICAL DIRECTOR

• OCU Surgeons ASC
• Urology
• 2 ORs
• Irvine

Pay: $45.00 - $70.00 per hour

OC ASC seeks a dynamic, patient-focused, self-starter to lead our clinical operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed RN with a minimum of three years of ambulatory surgery center experience. In this leadership role, the selected candidate will have a direct impact on the stability, success, and growth of the center. From managing operations and staff to ensuring sound clinical and fiscal performance, this position affords numerous opportunities to positively impact the lives of patients, surgeons, and employees.

The successful candidate will demonstrate superior clinical abilities, possess mature and professional communication acumen, and have advanced administrative skills. The ability to work effortlessly with doctors, surgeons, agency surveyors, vendors, patients, and staff is essential. Strong personal accountability and proven project management/coordination talents are indispensable.

• Salary Range: $45-$70/hour, depending on experience
• Per Diem to start, then Exclusive Employment once approved for deemed status. Employee agrees to devote his/her full time and attention to the business affairs of the center.

Supervises daily clinical operations of the facility and manages the clinical and clerical staff in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation regulations and guidelines, as well as established policies and procedures. Oversees patient care activities in preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative. Purchasing of required supplies, controlled drugs, and equipment. Responsible for staff development, orientation and staff discipline and appraisals.

• Current CA RN license, BLS and ACLS.
• Minimum three (3) years of ambulatory surgery clinical experience as a registered nurse.
• One (1) years of administrative/management experience.

• Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree

• Interpersonal:
  Excellent communication skills; oral, written and presentation. Above average organizational skills. Demonstrates a positive, friendly, and courteous manner. Serves as a role model to other staff members. Actively participates in the development of a healthy work environment.
• Critical Thinking:
  Demonstrates accountability, skill and knowledge to practice within scope of position responsibilities. Demonstrates an above average ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective and functional environment. Ability to direct the activities of the staff and manage the personnel.
• Knowledge:
  Working knowledge and experience in ambulatory surgery environment, preferably operating room, including direct patient care. Ability to adhere to work schedule and manage time appropriately. Ability to effectively manage the activities and personnel in the facility. Knowledge of current nursing matters relating to healthcare management including QAPI. Ability to utilize resources in an organized and effective manner.
• Machines, Equipment, Work Aides:
  Standard operating room supplies and equipment. Computer, printer, copier, telephone and fax.

• Clinical Performance
• Participates in patient care activities adhering to the requirements of the Operating Room RN and/or the Preop/PACU RN job descriptions when providing direct patient care.
• Establishes implements and evaluates quality and standards of patient care in conjunction with medical staff and clinical staff.
• Develops patient care protocols, preoperative and postoperative assessment procedures, nursing policies and procedures, physician standing orders and standard discharge instructions.
• Evaluates nursing staff documentation and patient care through review of medical records.
• Management of Resources/Inventory
• Schedules qualified staff to provide required coverage for patient care adhering to applicable guidelines.
• Establishes and oversees a system to ensure adequate supplies of controlled drugs, supplies, instrumentation and equipment are…