About the role
Description
Job Purpose: Responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of personnel, materials and sterile processing within the operating room.
DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensure adherence to procedures and schedules.
- Supervise the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Support quality control and performance improvement plans within the department.
- Supervise day to day functions of the operating rooms, operating room schedules and sterile processing
- Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Must be understanding, caring, and patient at all times
- Ability to multitask
- Must be flexible in carrying out his/her duties.
- Knowledge of methods and equipment used in the operating rooms
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- 5 years Operating Room Experience minimum
- 1 year previous progressive leadership experience
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Required Certifications/Licenses
- Active RN License for State of Texas
- ACLS/BLS
SUPERVISION: Reports to the Chief Nursing Officer
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions: Ambulatory Surgery Center
Physical Conditions
- Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00 M-F
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch