ASC Manager

Job description

The ASC Manager is responsible for coordinating the clinical functions of the Company’s Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC’s). This individual will be responsible for ensuring the ASC’s are able to meet the procedural needs of the practice. Day to day responsibilities will include ensuring adequate staffing allocation, supply ordering and other administrative tasks in conjunction with working as a Registered Nurse within the facility. This individual will be required to fill in as a clinical Registered Nurse, as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures appropriate and efficient scheduling of staff for the rooms to meet procedural needs and patient safety.

Ensures appropriate supply ordering and inventory is maintained for clinical needs.

Conducts necessary administrative review, coordination, implementation and completion to meet regulatory body requirements for FL ASC facilities including, but not limited to: AAAHC, Accreditation Handbook (2018+)

AHCA, ASPEN Set M 3.04 Ambulatory Surgical Center

FL Department of Health (DOH), Chapter 59A-5 Ambulatory Surgical Center Licensure

Trains clinical staff and provides clinical in-services, drills as required by the regulatory bodies.

Coordinates patient case reviews for special procedure to ensure ASA qualifications are met per facility guidelines.

Coordinates room assignments for multi-room ASC’s to efficiently utilize staff and expedite patient thru put.

Coordinates equipment repairs/biomedical checks to ensure clinical equipment integrity.

Networks with internal and external sources to continuously improve operational knowledge, skills and abilities.

Ensures continual delivery of high-quality nursing care

Adopts and implements innovative nursing practices to improve the facility

Ensures that surgical staff remains in compliance with professional development, Company, and regulatory standards

Maintains a healthy, collaborative team environment

Maintains documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records, including but not limited to autoclave receipts.

Ensures operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques

Maintains nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports; identifying trends; anticipating needed supplies; approving requisitions and cost allocations

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies

Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Fills in for nursing vacancies, as needed; performing the roles and responsibilities of an ASC Nurse Administrator and/or a staff nurse

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Monitors all aspects of patient care

Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies

Deals compassionately, professionally, and courteously with patients, their families, physicians, and fellow employees

Follows safety and infection control procedures

Adheres to all federal, state and nursing regulations and protocols including but not limited to patient safety procedures such as verification of patient identification prior to procedures Ensures that immediately prior to the start of any procedure in the procedure room, initiate a time-out and ensure correct patient, procedure, site and side, and that there are no additional concerns.

Identifies every patient with three identifiers: full name, date of birth, and zip code

Documents this information in the Procedure Safety Checklist, including the time of the time-out

Identifies an emergency situation and is able to appropriately intervene

Deploys, monitors, and ensure that the facilities’ operational processes are appropriately integrated within the facility’s quality programs

Implements a program of job-based orientation, training, and on-going evaluation for all employees

Promotes the implementation of positive customer relations by the employees and physicians

Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, Company and other regulatory standards

Ensures that the surgical programs and clinical services are in compliance with the respective components of regulatory body and accrediting body standards

Orders supplies as needed

Monitors the adequate function of surgical equipment and patient care equipment through contracted services and follow-up on repairs

Provides clinical support for procedure’s, as necessary

Has working knowledge of all equipment and procedures

Fills in as a Registered Nurse, as needed.

Checks work e‑mail on a regular basis throughout the workday.

Participates in and complete all required trainings and in-services.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree with two (2) years’ Operating Room experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Experience at a more senior level may qualify as multiple equivalent years of experience for this role.

Must have knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).

Must possess and maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Florida.

Must possess a current ACLS and BLS certification.

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.

Must be able to work individually as well as within a team.

Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Must be able to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.

Must be able to multi-task and prioritize.

Must demonstrate extreme attention to detail.

Must possess strong organization skills.

Must be able to problem solve and use reasoning.

Must be able to meet predefined quality standards.

Must maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all time.

Must have a working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.

Must pass a Level II Background screen.

Must provide proof of influenza vaccination annually.

Must complete two (2)-step PPD.

Must complete all regulatory competencies prior to beginning work in the ASC.

Must be able to effectively oversee, manage and direct a team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

All staff are expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct; and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study.

One (1) year of prior experience working in a Pain Management practice.

One (1) year of prior experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Five (5) years of experience managing an Ambulatory Surgery Center.

Driving/Travel:

The employee must have reliable transportation. Travel for this position will be required up to 20%. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee’s home, work assignments could be in any of the Company’s locations.

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Worksite address

pensacola, FL, 32573, US

Who can apply

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