Career Center

POSITION SUMMARY:

The RN Administrator is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the center according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. The RN Administrator participates in financial and cost-containment decisions and ensures that the center meets all related local, state, federal, and accrediting-body rules and regulations. The RN Administrator serves as internal risk manager and is responsible for management of all aspects of the environment of care, personnel, materials/equipment, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Coordinates and directs patient care in the center according to adopted policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and accepted accreditation standards. The RN Administrator promotes a favorable image of the center to physicians, patients, insurance companies, and the general public, and may delegate duties as he or she deems necessary.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Philosophy 

• Supports the center’s ideology, mission, goals, and objectives 
• Performs in accordance with the center’s policies and procedures
• Follows the center’s standards for ethical business conduct 
• Conducts self as a positive role model and team member 
• Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities and supports them in performance of job duties 
• Respects patients’ rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality General 
• Participates in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities 
• Recommends short- and long-term goals for the center to the management company and governing body
• Recommends action plan for attaining goals approved by the management company/governing body 
• Maintains center and equipment to ensure cleanliness, sterility, and operational ability at all times 
• Monitors the environment of care, including temperature, cleanliness, sterility, operational ability, ventilation, lighting, etc. 
• Evaluates need for new/different items relative to competitive trends and needs of the community and center 
• Coordinates center’s arrangements with contracted service providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) 
• Maintains liaisons with professional ASC associations and incorporates new concepts into appropriate center procedures Communication 
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers 
• Interacts with others in a positive, respectful, and considerate manner 
• Promotes effective communication among the center’s clinical areas, business office, and physician practices Financial practices 
• Promotes cost containment and efficient use of center resources 
• Analyzes work area and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements 
• Oversees business office functions to maintain efficiency 
• Monitors payroll and benefits programs for accuracy, timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with state and federal regulations 
• Develops and implements capital and operating budgets 
• Conducts cost analyses to promote cost-effective operations and reports findings to AmSurg and governing body 
• Audits accounts receivable and accounts payable for timely collections and payments 
• Negotiates managed-care contracts and maintains positive communication with third-party payers
• Coordinates purchasing of equipment/supplies to provide optimum patient care within budget allowances. Compliance program 
• Contributes to the progress and development of the center’s adopted compliance program 
• Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures 
• Coordinates with AmSurg Corporate Compliance in implementing and maintaining compliance program Performance-improvement program 
• Contributes to the progress and development of the center's adopted performance-improvement program 
• Performs according to established performance-improvement policies and procedures 
• Serves on the performance-improvement committee 
• Ensures that performance-improvement meetings’ schedule and agenda meet accrediting-body/licensure guidelines and ensures timely notification to participants 
• Assists in the development and revisions of the performance-improvement program, policies, and procedures 
• Coordinates activities with the performance-improvement chairperson to promote medical staff involvement in the program 
• Promotes medical staff involvement in the performance-improvement program 
• Identifies needs of performance-improvement program and submits request to management company/governing body for necessary resources 
• Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes objectively to identify ways to improve patient care and performance standards Safety/risk-management program 
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities 
• Works with the safety officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy and procedure noncompliance 
• Serves as internal risk manager and oversees the safety and risk-management program, ensuring a safe environment for patients, medical staff, visitors, and center employees 
• Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure 
• Verifies that OSHA requirements are met and that documentation is current 
• Implements and manages emergency preparedness plan 
• Ensures that fire/disaster drills are conducted according to state and accrediting-body guidelines and are documented in a timely manner Professional competence 
• Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences 
• Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff 
• Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations 
• Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities 
• Welcomes suggestions and recommendations Personnel 
• Implements approved personnel policies according to applicable state and federal laws 
• Employs, counsels, and terminates non physician staff as needed 
• Completes or oversees evaluation process for all employees 
• Oversees and contributes to the employees’ orientation and mandatory education program 
• Directs in-service education programs with regard to purpose, content, and need; ensures staff attendance 
• Maintains confidential personnel files according to state and federal guidelines Medical staff 
• Maintains open line of communication with medical director 
• Oversees medical staff/medical affiliate credentialing program 
• Maintains confidentiality of medical staff/medical affiliate credentialing files Regulatory 
• Remains current on all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting-body standards 
• Submits required reports on a timely basis 
• Develops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices to meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting organizations 
• Reviews policies/procedures to ensure continued compliance with state, federal, and accrediting-body rules, regulations, and standards Marketing 
• Suggests marketing plan to management company and governing body 
• Markets to managed-care entities 
• Markets to physicians and their staff 
• Maintains awareness of medical community and assesses new arrivals’ candidacy for medical staff membership

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education/Experience:

Registered Nurse with an active state license required, bachelor’s degree preferred. Must have minimum of five (5) years within the healthcare industry with two (2) years in supervisory or administrative position. Prefer at least one year ambulatory care.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and percentages.

Language Skills:

Ability to understand, read, write and speak English. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to successfully write business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information, respond to questions and professionally interact with managers, employees, clients, vendors and the general public.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to recognize and define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and correct errors. Ability to understand and interpret basic financial data. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in a variety of forms and deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications:

Must be able to handle multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner. Must be able to work well with others. Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be detail oriented and organized. High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information. Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence and lead others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency. Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as approved in advance.

CORPORATE CORE VALUES

• Puzzle Solving-Turning challenges into opportunities in a collaborative, agile and creative way
• Excellence-On a never-ending quest to improve and exceed expectations
• Ownership-Taking responsibility for our actions, relationships and partners’ success
• Positive Environment-Respectful, caring, trusting and supportive of the team
• Leadership-Leading by example, staying true to our values and dreams
• Ethics-Committing to always doing the right thing guided by integrity and transparency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.

Works in well-lit, ventilated and climate controlled office environment with routine office equipment; some equipment has moving mechanical parts.

Noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

If interested, please submit your resume to Michele Green at mgreen@amsurg.com.

Avanza Healthcare Strategies is supporting our client Cedars-Sinai in its search for a motivated and energetic Administrator for a high-volume and fast-paced Endoscopy Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) located in Los Angeles, CA. The ASC- an affiliate of Cedars Sinai- is physician-run and home to the latest advances in technology and equipment, many of the area’s most reputable physicians, and a hand-picked team of dedicated, experienced nurses and technicians. The Administrator will be a critical member of the leadership team and responsible for the daily oversight of the ASC.

SUMMARY OF ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support the mission and vision of Cedars-Sinai Health System and Cedars-Sinai Medical Care Foundation. 
• Consistently provide direction on new opportunities in business growth, strategic planning, marketing, and daily operations and will have oversight of all ASC processes, programs, plans, procedures, credentialing files, services and policies. 
• Coordinate, in conjunction with the Governing Body, the long-range financial development, and management of the center. 
• Ensure that organizational projects/goals are met, and this position has budgetary responsibility for assigned areas.
• Teach and coach staff on workflows including the creation and adherence to standard work. 
• In conjunction with the Director of Nursing, manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs and takes the time to know the status of each staff member's skill level and opportunities for training.
• Demonstrate the important characteristics and responsibilities of a leader and takes the time to communicate with key stakeholders to make sure they are updated on new projects, programs and completion of projects/tasks.

KEY DUTIES: 

• Work with Governing Board in charting and implementing the Center’s mission in accordance with the needs of the community. 
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements. Maintains staff compliance with health system and Foundation policies, procedures and protocols. 
• Foster an environment, which promotes staff growth and development as well as assess staff’s educational needs and implementing programs to meet those needs.
• In conjunction with the Director of Nursing (DON) establish and maintain standards of nursing care.
• Responsible for ASC policy & procedures and coordinate efforts for AAAHC and/or JCAHO, CMS, State of California accreditation surveys.
• Manage, hire, supervise the selection and training of new team members and ongoing professional development of staff.
• Prepare and present management reports and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to the Governing Board and Medical Executive Committee.
• Prepare materials for and attend meetings of the Governing Board and Medical Executive Committee.
• Function as key resource for staff and physicians in utilization of key information systems and technologies. Assumes responsibility as practice liaison for the resolution of system related issues, identification of opportunities for improvement and implementation of key systems and system and workflow enhancements.
• Provide direct coaching, performance management and mentoring to employees in designated areas.
• Oversee and provide training to staff.
• Participate in the design and support the operational implementation of organizational restructuring, new workflows, processes, programs and technologies.
• Maintain strong partnership and collaborative communication across department areas of the Foundation and with associated service departments of CSMCF. Serve as liaison for areas of operational responsibility with facilities management, patient billing, utilization management, quality, risk, human resources and payroll.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of the principles and experience in the practices of health care planning and management.
• Familiarity with health care billing, codes, terminology.
• Outstanding written and oral communication.
• Fiscal management skills. Proven ability to prepare, monitor and control budgetary expenses and generate increased productivity and revenues. 
• Knowledge of regulatory, reimbursement, legal and policy issues as they relate to operational management. Strong working knowledge of State Licensure requirements and other compliance regulations including Joint Commission, AAAHC, and HIPAA standards. 
• Experience with Lean Management. Demonstrated experience with running a department in a manner that supports the concept of continuous improvement, a long-term approach to work that systematically seeks to achieve small, incremental changes in processes in order to improve efficiency and quality. 
• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making to analyze situations and take effective action.
• Analytical ability to synthesize data to develop reports and help inform decision making.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Five years of management experience in an ambulatory healthcare setting.
• Previous experience in a freestanding ambulatory surgery center.
• Bachelor’s Degree required in Healthcare, Management or related field.
• Graduate of accredited nursing school and active RN license preferred.
• Master’s degree in health care management or business administration preferred.

The above statements reflect the general outline considered necessary to describe the principle functions of this job. It shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements. Candidates may be asked to provide three references upon request and undergo a background check.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Resumes@avanzastrategies.com.

Avanza Healthcare Strategies is supporting our client Cedars-Sinai in its search for a motivated and energetic Business Office Manager for two high volume and fast-paced Endoscopy Centers located in Los Angeles, CA.
The Ambulatory Surgery Centers, affiliates of Cedars Sinai, are physician-run and home to the latest advances in technology and equipment, many of the area’s most reputable physicians, and a hand-picked team of dedicated, experienced nurses and technicians.

The Business Office Manager will be a critical member of the team and will work in conjunction with the Administrator and Director of Nursing to supervise and coordinate business functions. The business office includes administration, medical records and human resources.

KEY DUTIES: 

• Identify gaps in billing office practices and works with proper stakeholders to ensure full revenue cycle process is complete. 
• Actively participate in the center’s quality program. Maintain monthly operations reports, daily case count, payer and specialty mix reports and spreadsheets for salary, employee files, and managed care contract. 
• Make regular updates to the centers policy and procedure manual. 
• Ensure that adequate business office staffing is available, coordinates staffing assignments and designates responsibilities daily. 
• Serve as first level contact for escalation of patient complaints. 
• Supervise the daily operation of the business office to ensure it runs efficiently and productively; This includes orientation, performance appraisals, coordinating breaks, lunch relief, assisting in front desk, insurance or scheduling duties. 
• Coordinate with physicians, medical staff and administration to ensure that effective communications are maintained with patients, visitors, and all personnel. Represents and communicates for entire business office all matters relating to timecards, employee vacations, PTO use, etc., goals, physician offices, insurance companies and Administration. 
• Maintain accountability for daily case monitoring and oversees that schedules are remaining fully maximized.
• Oversee billing and cash collection process to ensure that the process is efficient and timely.
• Handle office supplies and inventory.
• Implement safe practices and provide knowledgeable guidance and evaluation of the environment of care management including life safety (fire prevention), security, hazardous materials and waste management, emergency preparedness, infection control, and the safe use of medical equipment and utilities. 
• Maintain current policies and procedures for the Surgery Center business office. Cross-trains all business office personnel for familiarization with others duties to keep office running efficiently. Coordinates/delegates work within the business office. 
• Participate and provide input into the center’s budget throughout the year 
• Oversee and conduct quarterly peer review and chart audits.
• Prepares and participates in center meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of the principles and experience in the practices of health care planning and management. 
• High degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and decision-making. 
• Communicates effectively and professionally. 
• Ability to put together presentations and collateral for the center. 
• Analytical ability to synthesize data to develop reports and help inform decision making. 
• Demonstrated organization and problem-solving capability.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

Minimum of 3 years related experience in revenue cycle management, insurance contracting, billing and supervision of people.

Previous experience in a freestanding ambulatory surgery center preferred. 

Associates Degree or Two- Year Technical Degree equivalent required; Bachelors Degree in Business or Healthcare management preferred.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to RESUMES@Avanzastrategies.com.

Tired of working weekends, holidays and nights? Apply now!

At the Greater Sacramento Surgery Center, we strive to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. The O.R. nurse is responsible and accountable for the delivery of individualized nursing care to patients having surgical interventions. The Greater Sacramento Surgery Center is a fast-paced, multi-specialty outpatient surgery center. Services include Orthopedic, GI, GYN, Pain, Dental, Plastics, Spine and more.

The ideal candidate is energetic, motivated and works well with our team.

We offer competitive salaries, 401K matching and benefits.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS 

• Current valid California R.N. License
• Current CPR certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification. 
• At least two years of nursing experience in the Operating Room, preferred.
• Variable Schedule to accommodate the facility needs. 
• Knowledge and compliance of AORN standards. 
• Communicates effectively with team members and physicians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Physical examination, including drug testing. 
• Requires the ability to work with physicians in the circulating role. 
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot OR surgical equipment.

Please contact Lynn Zeller via email or phone (916) 929-7229.

Santa Barbara Surgery Center is located in Santa Barbara, California and is a multi-specialty surgery center consisting of 3 operating rooms and a procedure room. We have deemed status accreditation through AAAHC and Medicare Certified. We are looking for a Pre-OP/PACU Full-Time Registered Nurse to join our team. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and a great place to work. No weekends or call.

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Pre-Op/PACU manager, the Pre-Op/PACU nurse is responsible for implementing all physician orders, providing for the continuity and quality of nursing care for all patients, with continual evaluation of the patient's condition, providing patient safety, comfort, and privacy at all time. At times, assist the physicians in the procedure rooms with various tasks, conscious sedation and utilizing sterile technique as deemed appropriate.

Responsible for providing total comprehensive patient care to patients emerging from general anesthesia and/or sedation.

Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient and family in preparation for discharge

Required Skills 

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing 
• Minimum of two (2) years previous ASC preferred 
• Current California License as a Registered Nurse 
• Current in BLS, ACLS and PALS required 
• Previous experience with caring for urology, general, ENT, ortho, spine, pain management, ophthalmology 
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities 
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees 
• Knowledgeable of facility policies and procedures specific to operating room nurse

If you are interested, please contact Jodi Greenberg, Market Recruiter, at jgreenberg@uspi.com

Join the team!!

The Surgery Center of South Bay is looking for an Administrator to join the team.  The facility is a state-of-the-art multi-specialty surgery center with 4 OR surgery center.  It is Medicare certified, AAAHC Accredited.  Specialties include:  Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Podiatry, General Surgery, Spine, Pain Management, GYN, Plastics and ENT

Description:

At the authority and guidance from the governing board; the Administrator is responsible for the overall operations of the facility including daily administration and leadership.  This includes planning, organizing, and directing of the center according to its policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. The Administrator participates in financial and cost-containment decisions and ensures that the center meets all related local, state, federal, and accrediting-body rules and regulations. The Administrator serves as internal risk manager and is responsible for management of all aspects of the environment of care, personnel, materials/equipment, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Coordinates and directs patient care in the center according to adopted policies and procedures, state and federal regulations, and accepted accreditation standards. The Administrator promotes a favorable image of the center to physicians, staff, patients, insurance companies, and the general public, and may delegate duties as he or she deems necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Daily operation of the facility to achieve quality of care and financial success
• Serves as liaison between the Governing Board, the medical staff and the management company 
• Ensure compliance with the center’s policies and procedures 
• Develop, monitor and control the staffing needs, operations budget and capital budget 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and accrediting body 
• Personnel management to include performance reviews and disciplinary action 
• Monitor financial performance of the facility 
• Provides direction on staff efficiency based on volume 
• With the management team, oversee all departments including nursing, sterile processing, materials management and business office 
• Identify new service lines appropriate for ambulatory surgery centers 
• Identify and correct quality of care issues 
• Serve as a member of the Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committee 
• Collaborate with the Medical Director in review of practitioners applying for privileges
• Oversee credentialing per Medical Staff Bylaws

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of surgery business operations 
• Working knowledge of standard accounting principles and budget development
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability for self-direction and initiative
• Excellent communication skills that include writing and presentation skills

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required Master’s Degree in Business or Healthcare Administration preferred
• Registered Nurse with a Business Background Preferred
• Three to Five years of surgery center management experience 
• CASC Certification preferred 

Other Qualifications:

Must be able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner. Must be able to work well with others. Must be detail oriented and organized. High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information. Must be able to exercise good judgment and positively influence and lead others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency. Based on business need, the ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends as approved in advance.

 Successful candidate will pass a background check and drug screen.

 We are an equal opportunity employer.

If interested, please send your resume to Tersa Lech at tersa.lech@amsurg.com.

Cedars-Sinai is looking for an Executive Director of Ambulatory Surgery Centers to provide leadership for the formation, development and optimization of the ambulatory surgery centers and physician joint ventures within the Medical Network of Cedars-Sinai.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network, the Executive Director works closely with & leads site Ambulatory Surgery Centers (Site) Administrators and has broad accountability for assuring long-term success of a portfolio of ambulatory surgery centers and diagnostic imaging centers (currently 11) through overall excellence of operations, outcomes, quality, experience, access and service.

The Executive Director will be responsible for ongoing development and re-engineering of future state operational strategies for the Medical Network’s ASC organizations focusing on best practice and standardization across the ambulatory network. He/she is responsible for assessment, implementation, and evaluation of the process change to enhance and continually improve programs. Works with other Medical Network executives and physician leaders to develop and grow business and create proformas to evaluate profitability of new services. Works in collaboration with the Health Systems strategic planning and finance departments to develop and meet budget goals. Provides guidance to ensure that each ASC provides the highest quality of care with excellent outcomes, in the most cost-effective manner possible and that operations remain compliant with federal, state, & local laws and regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 15+ yrs experience representing a broad range of experience across general management, ambulatory, physician practice management, management service organization or inpatient delivery and health plans. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years exp working as part of a large, geographically dispersed organization with experience launching new & acquiring and integrating existing ASCs into operations preferred.

For more information, visit :

https://jobs.cedars-sinai.edu/job/united-states/executive-director-ambulatory-surgery-centers/252/11266149

AMSURG’s Folsom Sierra Endoscopy Center is currently searching for a full-time Registered Nurse to work Mondays-Fridays who can work cooperatively with staff and physicians and perform a variety of tasks. The ability and willingness to “cross train” and flexibly perform different responsibilities (such as preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care, among others) are essential.
Major responsibilities include: prepares patients for procedures; provides care for patients in recovery; actively participates in all Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities, and all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills, be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing, have a current state license to practice as a registered nurse, maintain basic cardiac life support certification and ACLS, and have at least two years of registered nurse experience (preferably in an ambulatory surgery center). GI experience preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are invited to apply.

Apply Now! Come Join our Team! We offer Competitive Pay

Apply at: https://recruiting.ultipro.com/AMS1004AMSRG/JobBoard/94a3d750-7693-4943-8b5d-0a9b17bb4e4f/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=a2751c87-e0ac-4910-a8aa-74eaea256099

Qualifications:

Education Required:

Associates or better.

Experience Required :

2 years: Registered Nurse experience

Licenses & Certifications Required:

Advanced Cardiac

Life Support

Basic Life Support Registered Nurse

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is a company that specializes in the development and operation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities in the U.S. USPI provides first-class surgical services for local communities and recognizes its employees as their number one assets.

Pacific Endo Surgical Center is part of the USPI family, located in the Pacific region. Pac Endo is a family-oriented, fast-paced, surgery center in the South Bay city of Torrance, CA.

Facility Description:

Pac Endo has 3 procedure rooms and 1 OR. The facility is AAAHC accredited and specializes in GI and Urology.

Position Description:

The Clinical Manager is responsible for all aspects of nursing care delivery in the facility. Assumes responsibility as a Department lead of the Pre-op/GI/OR/PACU. Responsible for the Quality Improvement/Infection Control Program for the center and Education Coordinator for the facility, as well. Assumes some responsibility of the Administrator in her absence. As a Registered Nurse, the Clinical Manager is also responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and coordinating patient care from admission to discharge.

The Clinical Manager should be able to solve problems quickly and effectively using excellent critical thinking skills with emotional intelligence to deal with staff at all levels within the organization. The ideal candidate should have great communication skills and be open to working flexible hours. Additionally, the candidate needs to possess great organizational and program development skills, as well as have the ability to work well with physicians, employees, patients and others.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assesses, plans, and evaluates and ensures the implementation of the patients care to achieve identified outcomes and delivers safe patient care according to facility policy and procedure. 
• Assumes a leadership role in the provision of quality nursing care for patients receiving care. 
• Demonstrates continued competence in assessing, treating, and caring for individuals based on age-specific needs utilizing developmental perspective. 
• Demonstrates appropriate and continued knowledge and competence of designated skills identified for position. 
• Completes all documentation to ensure the availability of accurate and up to date information in accordance with established standards. 
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. 
• Completes appropriate financial management responsibilities. 
• Maintains and evaluates own clinical expertise and clinical practice. 
• Fosters a positive and professional facility environment by interacting with all persons in a considerate, helpful and courteous manner and by participating as a team member.

Qualifications: 

• Successful completion of a program at an accredited school of nursing with a current state nursing license. 
• 1-3 years of nursing and management experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center is desired. 
• Experience with AAAHC/CMS/Life Safety survey requirements and processes. 
• Experience with GI and Urology procedures. 
• Successful completion of Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon employment. 
• Experience in basic computer software such as the Microsoft and Excel. 
• Experience with Conscious Sedation is preferred.
• Experience in PreOp/PACU and understanding of its workflow is required.

If interested, please send your resume to Jodi Greenberg at jgreenberg@uspi.com.

Ventana Surgical Center is located in Tarzana, California and is a brand new multi-specialty surgery center consisting of 3 operating rooms and a procedure room. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and Medicare Certified.
We are looking for an Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse to join our team. We offer competitive salary, benefits and a great place to work. No weekends or call.

Job Description

The RN Operating Room Circulator is responsible for the nursing activities related to care of the patient experiencing an operative or other invasive procedure. The Circulating Operating Room Registered Nurse is a resource person and provides guidance to non-licensed personnel. The RN Operating Room Circulator can expect to care for adults patients, including the older adult through geriatric and pediatric patients from 4 months through adolescence. The attached criteria based performance evaluation provides a specific set of standards as they relate to age specific competency.

• Assisting with equipment and processing of necessary tools 
• Serving as a patient advocate and ensuring patient safety at all times
• Assisting the surgeon with invasive procedures
• Assisting with positioning the patient
• Monitoring the patient's condition throughout the entire surgical process and acting quickly to respond to any changes 
• Maintaining the sterile field at all times 
• Exhibiting skillful clinical judgment and assessment skills

Required Skills 

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. 
• Minimum of two (2) years previous OR experience REQUIRED. 
• Current California License as a Registered Nurse. 
• Current in BLS, ACLS and PALS required. 
• Previous experience circulating GYN, urology, general, ENT, ortho, spine, total joint and sports medicine 
• Possess the ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities. 
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees. 
• Knowledgeable of facility policies and procedures specific to operating room nurse.
• Clinically proficient in operating room nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the development needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient

If you are interested, please contact Sam Martinez, Administrator, at sammartinez@uspi.com.