Patient Care Supervisor, Perianesthesia - Ambulatory Surgery Center

HealthPartners • Saint Louis Park, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Same Day Surgery Center (SDSC) Perianesthesia
Patient Care Supervisor to join our team!  Come join us as a Partner for Good
and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and
their families receive every day. 

Be part of our Same Day Surgery Center Team with locations in Shakopee,
Burnsville, Maple Grove, and St. Louis Park. 

We are looking for a supervisor to support our growing services and
infrastructure in our Surgery Center. The position is posted for St. Louis
Park with requirement to travel to the other Same Day Surgery Centers as
needed. 

We have a fast-paced multi-specialty Surgical Center, servicing 6 different
Surgical Specialties.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager, the
Patient Care Supervisor has direct authority for daily operations of the
unit/department. Responsibilities of this position include activities such as
hiring, staff development, performance management and evaluation, disciplinary
actions, and scheduling. The Patient Care Supervisor manages and evaluates
aspects of patient care delivery, including staff resources, productivity,
patient safety, and care quality. Will work variable shifts, as needed to
complete responsibilities and meet the needs of the patient care unit. This
position will assist in identification of goals and has shared responsibility
with the Manager and Director for process improvements on the unit/department.
Responsible for coordinating daily operations, staffing, and preparations for
surgical needs.

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people
working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that
encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard
work.

We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health
insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations,
including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together
research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical
professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve
lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working
together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health
equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for
change.

Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse
talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We
offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life,
including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning
opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally,
and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients,
members, and communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any
employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of
disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing or AD in Nursing and Baccalaureate degree in related field required.
• Pre/Post/PACU experience required. ER/ICU or other Procedural department experience considered.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota.
• ACLS and PALS Certification Required
• ASPAN Certification required or willing to obtain within 1 year
• Ability to work collaboratively among the surgical services team to join initiatives and alignment to perform as a Highly Reliable Department.
• Familiarity with/awareness of equipment used in patient care may include but is not limited to syringes, IV poles, suction machines, BP equipment, stethoscope, feeding pumps, IV pumps, catheter tubes, heating/cooling devices, restraints, computers, wheelchairs, carts, scales, commodes, beds (regular and alternative), shower chairs, Hoyer lift, audiovisual equipment, oximeter's, call lights, Vocera, pagers, Pyxis medication dispensing systems, telemetry battery packs, cardiac monitors, and surgical equipment.
• Computer, fax, printer, copy machine, telephone, and other office machines.

Nice To Haves

• Quality Improvement experience (Unit Based Quality Team, committee experience, and/or specific quality improvement project participation) preferred
• Leadership experience preferred with a proficiency in practice and staff oversight (all Pre/Post RN’s and Nursing Assistant positions).
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other disciplines, patients, family members, physicians, public, and external agencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Skilled in problem solving techniques and is solution oriented.
• Skilled in resolving conflict situations including interpersonal, intra/interdepartmental.
• Ability to be collaborative with others.
• Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques. Utilizes nursing research to drive changes in nursing practice.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles of electrical safety.
• Knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and psychology.
• Skilled as a change agent
• Ability to be flexible and tolerant of ambiguous situations.
• Knowledgeable about customer service tools and principles.
• Knowledge of health care systems and principles of continuum of care, utilization, and resource management issues.
• Skilled in analyzing data and ability to use data to make data-based decisions.
• Ability to perform basic word processing on a computer.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Clinical Nursing Director and/or Nurse Manager, the Patient Care Supervisor has direct authority for daily operations of the unit/department.
• Responsibilities of this position include activities such as hiring, staff development, performance management and evaluation, disciplinary actions, and scheduling.
• The Patient Care Supervisor manages and evaluates aspects of patient care delivery, including staff resources, productivity, patient safety, and care quality.
• Will work variable shifts, as needed to complete responsibilities and meet the needs of the patient care unit.
• This position will assist in identification of goals and has shared responsibility with the Manager and Director for process improvements on the unit/department.
• Responsible for coordinating daily operations, staffing, and preparations for surgical needs.

Benefits

• Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level