About this opportunity
UCLA Outpatient Clinics lists this Unit Director - West Valley Surgery Center opportunity in california, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Under the general supervision of the Director, Nursing & Operations, Perioperative Services, the incumbent will work with the other leaders to develop strategies, plans and outcomes to best meet the needs of all stakeholders, including clinicians and staff. Standards and policies as well as Human Resources are available when guidance is indicated.
The Unit Director of the ASC is responsible for the fiscal, human resources, clinical, materials management, and communication operations of the nursing/outpatient units. The Unit Director, ASC’s professional role description is based on ANA’s Nursing Administration’s Scope of Standards and UCLA’s Nursing Professional Practice Model.
The Unit Director, of the West Valley ASC oversees all aspects of operations. The incumbent shall support workflow optimization for staff and patients. The primary responsibilities include:
Support creating capacity and volume of surgical cases
Direct supervision for the clinical nurse manager for the OR/GI/SPD, the clinical nurse manager of the PTU/PACU, and the business office staff including a focus on coaching to develop problem‑solving skills that will maximize quality, efficiency, and throughput
Facilitate the hiring of open/vacancy clinical positions
Support education, operations, and maximize communication with staff through various methods including weekly staff meetings, daily huddles, active daily management rounds
Support the clinical nurse leaders through challenging situations, focusing on coaching and support to develop their leadership skills
Create and manage plans for increasing efficiency, and improving quality.
Review and support the onboarding plans for new hires, and cross‑training of staff into services
Assist in development and implementation of staffing plans, fiscal management, and monitoring environmental safety
In collaboration with the Medical Director and Scheduling department, work with clinical nurse leaders who review and approve the OR/ GI schedule. Support creating capacity and volume of surgical cases
Review and enhance clinical processes and workflow to meet the needs of surgical departments and divisions. Develop collaborative relationships with surgical department and division CAO and chairs/leaders to obtain regular feedback. Bring ideas and processes for improvement to the Director, Medical Director, Director, Nursing & Operations, and Executive Director Operative Services
Engage with staff and create strategies to improve retention and staff satisfaction
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing staff to improve quality and patient care metrics using evidenced based best practice
Optimize daily workflow by assessing work assignments. Engage with the Charge Nurse and Nurse leadership team to optimize the efficiency of the department and support throughput as necessary
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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