Wilbarger General Hospital

Vernon, Texas

Job Description

Job Title:Perioperative Services Manager (RN)

Department:Nursing

Job Summary:Performs the primary functions of a professional nurse leader in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care in an operating room. Manages all supplies and equipment, and supervises all personnel on the unit and promotes team efforts with physicians and personnel of other departments.

Job Qualifications:

A.Education:Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.

B.Personal Job-Related Skills:Demonstrated ability in nursing practice. Leadership and management abilities and effective oral and written communication skills.

C.Licensure, Registry or Certification:Registered Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. BLS and ACLS required.

  1. Experience:

1.Prior work experience:Two years experience as a Registered Nurse in operating room. One year supervisoryexperience preferred.

E.Physical and Mental Requirements:Duties of the position require extended periods of standing and walking. Bending, stooping, twisting, reaching and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may become weak or helpless.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Plans, assesses, directs, and participates in the delivery of operating room nursing care.
  1. Supervises and evaluates the quality of nursing care in compliance with the current established Standards of Nursing practice.
  2. Maintains the required inventory of supplies and equipment in the operating room.
  3. Facilitates favorable relationships within the operating room, with the Medical Staff, and other hospital departments and seeks input regarding nursing care.
  4. Works in conjunction with the Medical/Surgical, Emergency, Dialysis,and Geripsych Managersto assure quality care throughout the Nursing Department.
  5. Works with ancillary departments to assure quality of care throughout the hospital.
  6. Ensures department Policy and Procedures are current and reviewed as required.
  7. Supervises the Electronic Patient Record used in the department.
  8. Ensures documented regular staff meetings and in-service education.
  9. Ensures compliance with all infection control policies and procedures.
  10. Ensures that licensure and certifications are kept current in accordance with state laws and hospital policy, and appropriate continuing education is attended for CEU requirements.

Other Significant Requirements:

  1. Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
  1. Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
  1. Supervises, assesses and provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
  1. Ensures completion of staff evaluations in a timely manner.
  1. Reports to work on time, maintains professionalism at all times, and performs duties with minimal supervision.

STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:

I have read and understand the above JOB DESCRIPTION and understand the essential duties outlined and required in this position. I understand that I should contact my Department Manager if I have any questions or concerns regarding the job duties and requirements as outlined above. I acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description.

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Revised 03/01/2015