GENERAL SUMMARY
The RN - Children's Surgical Program Manager reports to the Director of Perioperative Services and is responsible for managing designated service personnel, coordinating and directing the workflow and functions of the American College of Surgeons Program to facilitate efficient workflow and data management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages and delivers quality, cost effective, evidence based patient care that fits the criteria of a Pediatric Surgical Center Excellence of care.
Serves as the liaison between the Perioperative Services Department and hospital services necessary to validate and follow up on deviations.
Ensures that the Children's Surgical Program satisfies all the requirements of the American College of Surgeons designation as a Level 1 Center for Pediatric Surgery.
Delegates, problem solves, makes decisions and develops systems and processes for successful integration and implementation.
Provides oversight and management of all aspects of the Children's Surgical Program as well as oversight of the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) to include but not to be limited to processes / systems, program analysis, development, implementation, facilitation, evaluation, restructuring, monitoring and/or consultation.
Independently carries out and is accountable for daily operations and other assigned activities.
Seeks guidance from the Director and/or upper management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation from financial/operational policies and standards of practice.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Actively enrolled in a BSN program with completion within 18 months.
Minimum of 5 years clinical nursing experience in a Perioperative Services division or critical care unit necessary.
Healthcare/management experience preferred.
At least 3 years of progressively more responsible management experience preferred.
Previous experience in managing a Quality Program a plus.
Pediatric experience preferred.
Possesses excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to plan, establish and maintain a professional work environment.
Ability to identify problems and implement solutions for operational and organizational functions.
Interpersonal skills necessary to work with multi-disciplinary team to design and maintain excellence in the delivery of surgical care.
Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
Technical and professional knowledge unique to the business and/or clinical operations of the designated services (Nursing, Financial, Human Resource, Information Systems, Risk, Governance, Regulations, Planning and Marketing).
Attendance at one national meeting within the three year verification or two year initial designation period required.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as, but not limited to, excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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