Director of Nursing - Surgical Services - Hospital - Okmulgee/Okemah

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education – Incumbent must be a graduate of an accredited professional school of nursing.  (BSN) preferred, (MSN) desirable.

Experience – Five years of experience in a surgical environment with 3 years of progressive management experience.

Licenses & Certification – Possess Current State of Oklahoma RN Nursing License.  BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications required.

Knowledge & Skills –

1. Professional knowledge of nursing care principles, quality management, ethics, infection prevention practices and processes required to assess nursing needs of patients.
2. Knowledge of health care practices, procedures, terminology, and technology as they relate to nursing and surgeon practices.
3. Expert knowledge of current nursing standards of care in the Operating Room and throughout the organization.
4. Ability to recognize and react to emergency situations.
5. Principles and practices of effective management, supervision, and leadership.
6. Principles and practices of quality assurance guidelines as they relate to health care field control and evaluation.
7. Safety policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to nursing.
8. Prepare and maintain records and reports.
9. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an efficient course of action.
10. Provide excellent customer service and establish and maintain working relationships with patients, staff, and physicians.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for direction of patient care in the peri-operative and immediate post-operative environment. Manages staff members in surgery, PACU and outpatient surgery areas at Council Oak Comprehensive Healthcare. Consults with staff, physicians, and chief nursing officer on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in IOP activities. Assists in formulating budget for department. Manages supplies and equipment used in operating, endoscopy and central sterile areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a hospital environment.  There is common exposure to contagious disease.  The work may include a certain amount of exposure to hostile and emotionally disturbed patients, families and visitors.  Special attire may be required as protection against infection.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Long periods of standing and walking. Working with patients requires recurring bending, lifting, squatting, stretching, and positioning of patients. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.  Must manage stress under many different circumstances. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Satisfactory job performance will be determined by successful execution of the following:

1. Directs and oversees the daily operations of the surgical services provided within MCNDH at Medical Center and CNCH.
2. Coordinates with the Director of Surgical Services at Council Oak to streamline operational processes, purchasing, and patient care.
3. Maintains Surgical Core Competencies.
4. Directs actions toward supervision of nursing care given to infants, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients within surgical suite, PACU and outpatient area according to nursing principles.
5. Assists surgeons in operations through provision of qualified staff, formulates schedule which provides staff available for all procedures.
6. Assures prompt presence of RN circulator and scrub technician for all cases. Skills to act in role of circulating, scrub and/or post-anesthesia nurse as necessary.
7. Assigns personnel, delegates specific duties and tasks.
8. Ensures regulatory compliance is maintained within the department.
9. Verifies that narcotics and controlled substances in the surgical department are stored and administered per hospital policy.
10. Develops, revises, and implements Surgical Services policies and procedures.
11. Provides orientation for new staff members.
12. Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and management; disaster and emergency policies and procedures; good interpersonal relationships.
13. Ensures departmental competencies are completed as required.
14. Ensures time sheets are accurately completed and submitted as required.
15. Completes employee evaluations and submits as required.
16. Ensures compliance for mandatory departmental staff meetings.
17. Takes call as required and performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Nursing Officer or Chief Operating Officer.
18. Regular attendance and professional attire required.
19. Performs other duties as assigned.