Assistant Nurse Manager - Cardiac Cath Lab and EP Lab

Assists in the direction of all clinical and procedural activities within the Cardiac Cath Lab and Electrophysiology Lab for the purpose of delivery of optimal care in a therapeutic and cost-effective manner. Is responsible for meeting Joint Commission Standards of patient care as well as the established Standards of Nursing Practice. This is achieved by coordinating activities with other departments and assuring the availability of support services, acting as a resource to the staff, participating in the formation and the interpretation of philosophy, goals, standard and policies of the Hospital and the Department of Nursing. Assists in hiring competent employees, supervision of staff and involvement with relevant, strategic and operational decision making and utilizes staff retention strategies. Communicating with Nurse Manager and collaborates with peers. Assists with 24/7 on call responsibilities of the department. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission and values. It is expected that certain responsibilities be delegated to staff as needed. The assistant nurse manager acts as a catalyst between hospital departments, physicians and staff to ensure continuity and quality of service and care. Principle Accountabilities: Assists with developing, verifying, and auditing all billable supplies used in cases, along with supply and requisition management for both the Cardiac Cath and EP procedures. Collects/ collates all charge records to ensure accuracy when comparing the procedure to the charges for each case performed in either department. Verifies device and procedure charges after initial charges are placed by support staff for Cardiac Cath and the EP Lab. Evaluates new procedures and creates recommended charges based on CPT coding and restrictions, and updates charges as needed. Evaluates all billable items used during cases to compare cost, pricing and revenue codes are provided in order to create unique charge codes for every item utilized in both departments. Submits all vendor bills, line by line in the Strategic Sourcing System, in order for the purchasing department to submit PO’s to vendors on a daily basis Inputs all implanted devices, leads, and accessories into a tracking database in order to verify end of month charging reconciliation and track Serial Numbers for all implanted devices. Coordinates purchase orders/direct orders as dictated by situation/evaluates best method for pricing, delivery and service Confers with staff, purchasing, and vendors to solve discrepancies and regarding special orders. Participates in monthly/yearly inventory reconciling master list as needed. Helps to coordinate repairs of instruments/equipment Serves as reference person to staff concerning inventory/equipment as well as updates in charging rules and CPT regulations for Cath and EP procedures Researches and responds to safety device notifications and recalls, and takes the appropriate actions within Surgical Services and the Hospital in response to supplier Notifications, FDA Recall / Cease & Desist Order, and other technologies and notifications. Works with Nursing Services, Health Information Services, Patient Financial Services and Finance to develop appropriate methodologies for revenue charge capture and reporting in the patient record Performs Physician Queries when medical necessity is not appropriately established in the performing physician’s documentation. This is to ensure appropriate payment is completed at the time of the service performed. Promotes a safe environment by utilizing safety practices as established for unit and hospital-wide application. Maintains an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care. Implements a risk management program to prevent, minimize or correct risks to patients and staff based on hospital and nursing standards. This includes: communicates infection control and safety updates for all employees on unit on an annual basis. ove…

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