Clinical Nurse Manager

OrthoNY•City of Saratoga Springs, NY

22h

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Nurse Manager to support the Director of Ambulatory Surgery in overseeing daily operations across Pre-op, PACU, OR, PAT, and Sterile Processing. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, critical care experience, and a positive, team-first attitude to help drive clinical excellence and patient-centered care in a fast-paced surgical environment. Position Summary The Clinical Nurse Manager supervises daily clinical operations of the Surgery Center including PATs, Pre-op, PACU, OR and Sterile Processing in accordance with established Federal, State and accreditation regulations and guidelines, as well as established Surgery Center policies and procedures.

Requirements

Current unrestricted NYS RN License required;
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required, or actively enrolled in a BSN program with expected completion within one (1) year of hire. Master’s degree preferred
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required;
Minimum five (5) years clinical experience as a RN; preferably some or all clinical experience in an ambulatory surgery center, or surgical service department with outpatient cases;
Minimum two (2) years supervisory and/or management experience;
Ability to organize, prioritize, analyze, anticipate, interpret, evaluate and problem solve to provide a safe, effective and functional environment.
Excellent communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

Oversee patient care activities in preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative;
Prepare the daily surgical schedule and coordinate staff breaks and lunches;
Monitor case progress and times, respond to issues to minimize delays, and maintain smooth case flow.
Monitor that necessary staff, equipment, and supplies are available;
Update and maintain surgeon preference cards;
Supervise inventory and supplies, controlled drugs, and equipment as it relates to clinical operations;
Coordinate with medical staff and management team to utilize resources considering patient care, patient census, patient acuity, allocation of resources, and unit environment;
Coordinate, facilitate, and manage change within clinical operations;
Conduct clinical orientations;
Provide direction and guidance for staff members concerning individual competencies;
Takes patient assignments when necessary.
Assist with preoperative, postoperative and intraoperative staff in the evaluation of current practice through quality and performance improvement activities;
Assist with staff development and performance management (payroll, coaching, corrective action and performance appraisals);
Assist with management of physician block time including evaluating utilization and making recommendations for changes to increase the efficiency of the Center;
Assist with provider credentialing, infection control and quality improvement activities as requested/needed;
Ensure accuracy of medical records;
Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.
Other responsibilities as needed.