Nurse Manager Operation Room

-Develop, administer and oversee the OR inventory control system which include medical supplies, equipment and any other materials. -Plan and manage budget for OR in line with census and needs. -Maintain appropriate staffing levels to provide safe patient care. -Lead staff in providing the highest quality of patient care during surgical process. -Responsible for the supervision, orientation and continuing education of all the Operating Room staff and is accountable for all patient care given during the relevant phases of the surgical process. -Assist with the development and implementation of the CAH surgical systems goals, policies and procedures. -Assist in the training of new staffs. -Oversee Central Sterile Services (CSSD) and Ambulatory Daycare. Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the smooth running of the OR, CSSD and Ambulatory Daycare.
2. Establish, control and monitor a safe perioperative environment (e.g., technical and aseptic practice, electrical safety, physical facilities, occupational safety).
3. Comply and provide direction with hospital and departmental policies, procedures and assignments concerning safety, infection control and equipment.
4. Interpret and implement the scope and standards of perioperative nursing practice.
5. Supervise and direct the coordination of perioperative care among the surgical team.
6. Assume responsibility for the monitoring and evaluation processes within the OR department.
7. Conduct meetings/briefings to staff to ensure smooth running of the assigned unit.
8. Ensure adequate staffing for the units.
9. Plan work assignments and schedules.
10. Arrange and recommend vacation schedules for the staff.
11. Counsel staff on personal and work problems.
12. Guide the staff in solving complaints concerning patients' relatives, medical and other staff.
13. Adopt a system of documentation of patient care and forms.
14. Develop and review standard operating procedures to guide perioperative services such as:
1. Correct site/side and identity
2. Safe medication administration
3. Sponge, sharp and instrument counts and Positioning
4. Surgical attire and surgical hand-washing
15. Assist in the assessment of staffing needs and selection of appropriate staff by consultation and interview.
16. Develop and implement programs for the orientation of new staff.
17. Instruct, observe and document job performance of new staff in a timely manner.
18. Assess and provide continuing education needs and requirements of staff relevant to technological developments, changing licensure requirements, standards of practice and revisions in policies and procedures.
19. Collaborate with the Clinical Educator and Chief of Nursing Services to ensure the continued skill development of staff relating to service-specific needs are addressed. Maintain knowledge of current trends in standards of care and health care management.
20. Collaborate with the relevant medical staff to meet identified educational and developmental needs of staff in OR/CSSD/Ambulatory Daycare.
21. Maintain education records to include license and certification documentation.
22. Ensure that credentialing relating to procedures, equipment, and supplies are provided to appropriate staff.
23. Ensure adequate communication inter/intra-departmental and with administrative and medical staff.
24. Conduct meetings/briefings to staff to ensure smooth running of the assigned units.
25. Participate in various performance improvement activities to improve patient care.
26. Guide and assist Endoscopy staff in care, cleaning, decontamination, maintenance, handling, storage and sterilization and/or disinfection of endoscopes and related accessories.
27. Ensure items to be sterilized are decontaminated, packaged, sterilized and transported in a controlled environment at the CSSD.
28. Maintain and update inventory and ensure there is a planned preventive maintenance of biomedical devices and equipment.
29. Monitor the equipment efficiency and utilization. Monitor and adjust work and equipment assignments to facilitate optimum resource utilization.
30. Oversee surgical equipment during repairs and arrange for usage of substitution equipment as needed.
31. Research and assess the need for new equipment and materials and make appropriate recommendations to management and coordinate with vendors trial and evaluation of proposed purchases.
32. Evaluate the effectiveness of surgeons' preference for materials and supplies and recommend appropriate acquisitions.
33. Take appropriate action on incidents and develop plan of action.
34. Assist the Chief of Nursing Services in the investigation of incident reporting, suspected infections and patient/doctor complaints and resolve problems or make recommendations for action.
35. Identify, communicate, and when appropriate, resolve problems, and develop courses of action in a timely manner.
36. Collect and trend data and provide analysis reports.
37. Carry out environmental audit for OR, CSSD and Ambulatory Daycare.
38. Be a member of the Disaster Plan Team. Participate actively and fully committed in activities of the QA, Infection Control, Fire and Safety program.
39. Perform any other duties as assigned/requested.

Education and Requirements: -State Registered Nurse with at least 5-10 years of OR experience. -Minimum 3-5 years at Supervisory level. -Post-basic certificate in perioperative nursing. -Degree in nursing is an added advantage. -Valid annual practicing certificate. Special Demands: -Display professionalism at all times. -Possess good managerial and leadership, negotiation, communication and interpersonal relationship skills and good judgment. -Has good analytical skill to interpret and analyze data and reports. -Good command of both written and spoken English. -Provide support and advice for staff. #J-18808-Ljbffr