Surgery Center Administrator Registered Nurse

Overview:

NVISION Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over eighty centers across six states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry. With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' Choice .

The Surgery Center Administrator manages the day-to-day clinical activities of the surgery center. The Administrator is knowledgeable in peri-operative theory and practice, which provides for and directs the nursing care of patients within the surgery center. The Administrator participates on various committees and works with the Sr. Director of ACS Operations to oversee the quality of medical care at the facility.

Responsibilities:
Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practices
Oversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areas
Directs and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities
Monitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operation
Manages performance of services provided by contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping)
Prepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care
Ensures staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment for all areas
Observes and evaluates the performance of all center personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care
Counsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and/or terminations
Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care
Oversees medical staff/allied health credentialing program
Coordinates with Medical Director ongoing and event related Peer Review Processes
Develops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices to meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting organizations
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted quality assessment, performance improvement program
Assists in the maintenance, education, and implementation of the centers policies and procedures to the Governing Board, the CQI committee (as required) and the wider Healthcare team
Ensures OSHA regulations are met, clinical staff are educated, and supplies are readily available
Assists with marketing plan in collaboration with management company and Governing Board
Monitors and analyzes monthly operating reports (MOR)

Qualifications:
Valid TX Nursing license
Five years nursing experience in the day-to-day operations of surgical facilities (preferably multi-specialty or Ophthalmology)
Strong fiscal, communication, organizational management skills
BLS and ACLS certification