Department: Scotland Memorial Hospital – Surgery Room. Status: Full time. Shift: 1st (United States of America). Experience: Knowledge of Healthcare Systems for Lean Process Improvement. Certification: Current NC or Multi State RN Licensure. Leadership Responsibilities Adheres to ANA Nursing Administration professional standards and regulations and AORN guidelines for perioperative practice. Accepts organizational accountability for services provided to recipients. Selects employees and promotes development through performance evaluation, identification of mutual goals and educational opportunities that enhance and encourage continued professional growth. Utilizes transformational leadership in partnership with employees to develop goals and objectives consistent with organizational mission and philosophy. Assesses impact of plans and strategies to address issues such as ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in population, political and social influences, financial and economic issues, the aging of society and demographic trends, ethical issues related to health care and environmental influences on health. Guides strategic planning within service lines and participates in strategic planning at the service line/facility and system level. Works cooperatively with other disciplines, serving as a liaison with other departments for problem solving, relationship building, and execution. Ensures effective communication occurs between disciplines, programs, and administration. Structure / Environment Participates in nursing and organizational policy formulation and decision‑making involving staff, such as shared governance. Utilizes knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, regulatory agency requirements, current nursing theory, research, practice, and principles of management to guide practice. Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of health care. Advocates for a work environment that minimizes work‑related illness and injury. Understands and complies with state and federal laws concerning the health care services and practice they manage and complies with all facility regulations and policies. Functions as a member of the Nursing Administrative team to accomplish the goals and objectives of the service lines as well as Scotland Health Care System. Assures that resource allocations are based on identified needs and current nursing benchmarking measures. Assumes oversight for staffing and scheduling personnel considering scope of practice, competencies, patient needs, and complexity of care. Participates in the strategic planning structures and processes with administration, medical staff, and clinical leaders. Assures that appropriate two‑way communication occurs with management and patient‑care staff related to service‑line operations. Directs oversight functions responsible for compliance with regulatory, accrediting, and third‑party payer regulations and standards. Exhibits creativity and flexibility in current role allowing for easy transition to respond to emerging problems, changes in practice or demand in the health care market. Patient Experience and Quality Promotes care delivery with respect for individuals’ rights and preferences. Evaluates the quality and appropriateness of health care. Mentors a family/patient‑centered care environment to involve a holistic approach across the continuum, involving patients/families in decision‑making and evaluating the effectiveness of patient and family education and resources. Uses a system‑based approach to participate in the coordination of services and programs promoting integrated operations that respond to rapid changes in health care. Utilizes knowledge of Clinical Information Systems to facilitate process improvement and patient safety initiatives. Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a professional practice model that meets or exceeds customer expectations by evaluating patient‑satisfaction surveys and clinical outcome measures. Demonstrates expertise in the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects, services and policies and procedures to assure ongoing performance improvement. Integrates evidence and research findings into practice. Demonstrates respect for diversity in all interactions as reflected in behaviors such as cultural, ethnic, and generational sensitivity. Ensures the development and implementation of an effective, ongoing program to measure, assess and improve the quality of care, treatment and services delivered. Collaborates, leads and mentors a multidisciplinary workforce providing clinically competent, efficient and compassionate care in a professionally ever‑changing environment. Establishes and continuously improves communication transfers between clinical professionals and evaluates and nurtures relationships between physicians and nurses. Reports injuries or safety hazards, and takes corrective action as quickly as possible. Teammate Engagement Participates in recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel, including staff representing population diversity. Leads implementation and change created by units and service lines based on AORN guidelines encouraging staff partnership in directing bedside care and leading positive change. Assures appropriate orientation for new staff and assists in evaluating staff development and progress. Encourages staff members to attain education, credentialing, and continuing professional development. Promotes shared accountability for professional practice. Provides guidance and supervision of personnel and evaluates performance fairly and transparently. Creates a supportive environment with sufficient resources for nursing research, scholarly inquiry, and the generation of knowledge. Encourages an open forum of communication with staff, allowing ample opportunities to discuss issues and seek guidance. Transformative Operations Directs fiscal oversight of allocated resources for current and future projections to ensure efficient and effective utilization of business units; responsible for the annual operating budget. Demonstrates expertise in realigning staff and resources to respond to service demands without compromising overall clinical effectiveness. Demonstrates knowledge of daily operations of division and provides status information to the Chief Nurse Executive as appropriate related to operations and problems. Maintains current knowledge base related to reimbursement guidelines and strategies with the goal of structuring business for optimal reimbursement and maximum return on operation margin. Supports organizational community service initiatives consistent with core values, goals, and objectives. Job Standards Develops and implements department goals, objectives, policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services for department operations. Motivates staff to accept and practice the policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Responsible for all aspects of the management of the department including interviewing, selecting, orienting, evaluating, and terminating staff; planning for professional development; assisting in development and completion of annual goals; ensuring staff complete annual employee health requirements and mandatory education; recommending a sufficient number of qualified and competent persons; monitoring staffing needs and utilization; communicating schedule changes; demonstrating organizational skills in preparing daily work schedules and assigning duties; involving associates in decision making. Maintains positive physician relationships as observed from physician comments, informal observation, and feedback from the Medical Director: communicating activities, programs, issues to physicians; acting as liaison between medical community and department. Demonstrates effective leadership: responding positively to changing circumstances; acting decisively and taking effective action; working harmoniously with others; completing staff assignments promptly. Maintains teammate relations: conducting performance appraisals, handling HR paperwork, conducting staff meetings, updating performance standards, dealing with disciplinary matters, maintaining positive relations, recognizing and rewarding staff through established mechanisms. Maintains Joint Commission accreditation and all applicable licensure/regulatory requirements: ensuring compliance with safety regulations, disaster plans, emergency codes, infection control policies, fire safety, hazardous materials disposal; ensuring compliance with Employee Health and Infection Control program; maintaining knowledge of legal issues; supporting corporate compliance. Integrates the department/service into the System’s primary functions: organizing, planning, and directing departmental functions; designing, implementing, and evaluating programs; maintaining productive relationships with other departments; staying current on standards. Maintains performance improvement and customer satisfaction programs: establishing a performance improvement program; monitoring processes; supporting and modeling customer relations; promoting positive relations; representing department at meetings. Develops departmental operating and capital budget: ensuring department operates within budget; monitoring overtime utilization and FTE levels; responding to responsibility reports; monitoring operating expenses; adjusting as appropriate. Responsible for professional development: attending in‑service and continuing education; reporting new information; establishing professional development goals; maintaining active membership in professional organizations. Benefits Competitive compensation Family‑friendly benefits including paid parental leave and on‑site childcare Flexible scheduling Exclusive savings programs Career growth and advancement opportunities #J-18808-Ljbffr