Director of Nursing

This role is located at the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Freehold, NJ, which is part of Prism Vision Group Compensation Range: $92,912.40 - $192,971.91 Annual (Dependent on Experience) The Director of Nursing is responsible for directing, coordinating, and controlling all activities required in providing a safe environment for all patients and staff at the center. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Plans and organizes activities related to specific clinical services to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with all professional standards such as state, federal, and accreditory bodies. * Helps develop, implement, and monitor policies & procedures at the center. * Reviews and submits for submission and changes as they relate to center policy and procedures. * Coordinates daily surgical schedules. * Coordinates all facility staffing. * Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations. * Supervision and collection of all required records and reports. * Remains an active member of the center committees as delegated by the governing body. * Educates and carries out daily activities with regard to Infection Control and Risk Management * Is an active part of management meetings. * Assists in the development, implementation, and carry out of all Quality Assurance activities. * Plans and organizes orientation and in-service training for staff and is an active participant in guidance and other educational programs. * Makes frequent rounds to all patient care areas to ensure continuity of care and adherence to center guidelines and standards. * Monitors and helps control department costs to maintain expenditures within allocations. * Recommends the acquisition of equipment/instrumentation to the governing body. * Engages in benchmarking and quality studies related to the improving delivery of services/care. * Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of all areas within the center. * Interviewing, hiring, planning, and directing daily work. * Performance appraisals. * Conflict/grievance resolution. * Oversight of the day to day Infection Control Program. * Coordinates on site visits for inspections, preventative maintenance visits, and consultant visits. * Coordinates with building management for the receipt of required life safety reports. * Provides patient care when necessary within scope of practice. * Maintains standards of nursing care and acts as a patient advocate. * Ensures the provision of all durable goods necessary to provide safe patient care * Takes action to implement the nursing care plan to resolve any problems identified for the individual patient. * Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain cost without compromising delivery of care. * Reduces chances of nosocomial infections by directing the infection prevention policies and environmental safety practices. * Reports and documents all information accurately and timely and to the appropriate party. * Communicates and maintains a positive, caring attitude to all patients, peers, staff, and all other contacts. * Seeks guidance, directions, and assistance where needed. * Completes all required local, state, federal, and accreditory reporting. * Assigned tasks related to credentialing and privileging. * Monitors staff time and submits applicable payroll reports. * Adheres to all center policies and procedures. * Knowledge of Privacy Practices & Patient Bill of Rights. * Maintains knowledge of Infection Control & OSHA standards of practice. * Knowledge of centers Policies & Procedures. * Other duties as assigned by the administrator or governing body. Non-Essential Job Functions: Able to perform any reasonable work request that falls within the qualifications but not specifically described Qualification/Certifications/Licenses: * Graduate of an Accredited Registered Nurse Program * Current unrestricted State of New Jersey Nursing License * BLS, ACLS * Must have a minimum of 5 years nursing management experience. * Must be detail oriented and well organized * Must be able to multi-task Working Conditions: Environment: This position is located in an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Physical Demands: This position requires extensive mobility, walking, and standing. Most of the days work involves pushing, pulling, and lifting patients or equipment. There is a potential exposure to patients with communicable diseases and/or blood borne pathogens.

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