OR Supervisor

Job Summary

Organizes the daily activities of the department including the physical environment, equipment, supplies, staffing, safety and quality of services both within the departments and in cooperation with other hospital departments. Works in conjunction with Managers and Coordinators to ensure efficient, safe, quality-oriented patient care. Supports the philosophy and goals of OSS Health.

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

• Hours may vary based on leadership responsibilities

• Manages and directs nursing care in the OR. Plans staff assignments to assure adequate coverage and the proper mix of staff.
• Manages appropriate activities related to patient care and sets standards for accurate reporting and recording of patient’s symptoms, reactions and progress.
• Provides nursing activities and standards to assist the leadership team in formulating patient care policy and procedures. Interprets hospital policies and procedures. Provides leadership and direction in accordance with these policies and procedures.
• Works with the medical staff to coordinate medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Coordinates flow of patients in OR. Assigns staff in these areas and revises as necessary.
• Communicates with patients, families, and health professionals regarding care.
• Participates in nursing quality assurance program.
• Assess any changes, delays, or cancellations in daily schedule, working in conjunction with the OR surgery scheduler. Communicates those changes to all appropriate staff members, physicians, patients and/or family when necessary.
• Maintains awareness of scheduled times to avoid delays and provide maximum efficiency.
• Coordinates and covers for staff during lunches and breaks. Works in the Operating Rooms when needed.
• Assists with physician needs and resolves physician issues.
• Promotes open communication within the hospital to foster a positive cohesive work environment. Works with the leadership team in planning and conducting staff meetings.
• Assists with administering practice drills and disaster plans with the Perioperative Service Manager, COO, CNO, and safety officer.
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies, medications, and equipment.
• Develops quality scorecards for the departments.
• Fosters professional growth and development of nursing staff.
• Fosters effective public relations for the hospital.
• Attends management meetings and appropriate in-services.
• Remains involved with professional organizations and maintains clinical, managerial and administrative skills.
• Keeps Administration informed of pertinent events and issues.
• Ensures high customer satisfaction. Communicates and partners with Perioperative leadership to achieve improved operational and financial outcomes.
• Responds to overhead pages immediately; carries spectralink phone.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervises (directly or indirectly) all OR clinical staff. Makes decisions and takes action essential to planning and operating the department.

• Functions as a coach & mentor to the staff for whom this position is responsible.
• Participates in and/or supports the employment process in conjunction with the Human Resources Department.
• Submits requests for staffing needs on a thorough and timely basis, securing all necessary approval(s).
• Participates in the screening/interviewing process, making self available to meet the candidates’ needs to expedite the screening process.
• Participates in and/or supports the Orientation of newly hired staff members.
• Provides and/or oversees the training of newly appointed staff members (to the department).
• Develops and/or maintains on-going training programs/initiatives to enhance skills, knowledge and productivity of existing employees.
• Participates in training sessions as required and/or deemed necessary.
• Provides leadership and direction to the staff for whom responsible in order to maintain a work environment that promotes the creative development of ideas and allows employees to meet and/or exceed expectations and established standards of performance.
• Monitors and measures performance of those staff reporting to this position. Addresses concerns…