RN Director of Nursing Perioperative Services

About this Job: General Summary of Position MedStar Ambulatory Services is committed to providing world-class compassionate care to every patient every time at every touch point. All associates are accountable for their role in meeting patient experience standards.Responsible and accountable for daily operating and recovery room operations which include clinical and financial management associate education and development and resource management with ultimate goal of achieving quality and safe patient care. Assists with patient care as needed. Acts as a role model and displays leadership in management systems clinical practice and performance improvement in accordance with the philosophy of MedStar Health and MedStar Ambulatory Services (MAS). Collaborates with the Vice President on all clinical and operations matters. Articulates and exhibits customer service focus philosophies. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Assists the Vice President in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budget and establishes methods for control. Works with the Facility and Supply Chain Manager to coordinate availability of supplies and equipment. Promotes economical use of supplies and equipment. Collaborates with physicians/providers and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of the patients and the organization. Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors physicians patients and associates. Monitors patient satisfaction and works with leadership team and staff to implement changes to improve patient satisfaction. Supports a patient-centered care environment and fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data. Conducts daily morning report for associates and monthly team meetings. Conducts routine staff meetings. Contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards and safety standards. Completes annual Code of Conduct Compliance and other mandatory training. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations. Coordinates and discusses personnel issues and or activities with the Vice President as appropriate. Coordinates training and orientation of new personnel and provides relevant current and accessible education resource materials for associates. Leads the development and execution of competency management program for associates in the department. Develops revises implements and interprets policies procedures care standards objectives and goals relative to MAS. Stays abreast of industry trends and implements changes as needed. Communicates changes in MAS philosophy goals procedures plans and activities to staff in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with unit divisional hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Takes corrective action when deficiencies occur. Monitors job performance of associates as demonstrated by current performance reviews within the established time frame. Initiates coaching counseling and corrective action in a timely and supportive manner using the Spirit values as a guide. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and center in community outreach efforts. Active participant in Emergency Preparedness Command Team and Culture of Safety Committee. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Develops infection control and SPD protocols and monitors compliance. Provides opportunity for the associates to participate in continuing education programs to meet personal professional and MAS related goals. Ensures SiTEL mandatories are completed by associates. Supervises nursing practice ensuring that professional nursing standards are met. Maintains proper mix of staff to provide safe efficient patient care. Participates in the recruitment and interviews of potential staff based on MAS needs. Evaluates positions (retain or dismiss). Provides daily assignments and utilization of Low Census Days…

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