Amsurg Corp. Joplin , MO 64802
Posted 2 months ago
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TASKS and RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication:
according to center policies, procedures and objectives
clients, vendors, the general public, and physicians
Patient Care:
Analyzes and evaluates nursing care to improve quality of care given
Coordinates patient-care activities with surgeons and anesthesia providers to provide continuity of patient care
Assists Center staff in identifying and solving problems
Participates in primary care of patients as needed and oversees clinical areas to verify that patient needs are met
Enforces nursing practice standards and licensing/accreditation rules and regulations to provide quality patient care
Work collaboratively with scheduling personnel to coordinate procedure scheduling
Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote quality patient care
Recommends revision of patient-care policies and procedures as necessary to conform to accepted principles and
practices
Responds to emergency situations and maintains competency
Oversees all nursing activities during emergencies to ensure patient needs are met
Manages optimal patient and staff flow to prevent opportunities for healthcare acquired and surgical site infections
Analyzes clinical documentation to ensure Center's policies/procedures are followed
Supports and directs services provided based on policies and procedures, accreditation, and regulatory requirements
Staffing:
Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective scheduling practices
Assists with comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new clinical employees
Recommends continuing education opportunities for clinical staff to Center Leader. Assists in providing education as
requested
Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with staff
Prepares clinical staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties
according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care; reviews and adjusts assignments as needed based
on daily activity
areas. Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs (as required)
and services
performance and quality of care
Safety:
Promotes adherence to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
Works with Center Leader to implement best practices and regulations adopted, to ensure safety in the workplace
Monitor the Center's clinical environment and initiate methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiencies
Oversees the care, cleaning, high-level disinfection, sterilization, and required maintenance of instruments, supplies, and
equipment to maintain proper working conditions
Reports deficiencies to Center Leader
Center Leader
procedure compliance
Submit information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reports
Ensures OSHA requirements are met by healthcare team and necessary supplies are readily available
Financial and Materials Management:
Promotes cost containment and efficient use of center resources
Analyzes clinical areas and makes recommendations on purchasing equipment and supplies to provide optimum patient
care within budget allowances
General:
Actively participates in center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
Shares input regarding short and long-term goals
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Amsurg Corp.