Scope Of Position The Manager of Clinical Operations is responsible for the coordination and deployment of nursing care resources for the Operating Room. Direct reports include: RNs, CSTs, and Surgical Assistants. Provides support and directs the Operating Room staff in the clinical area to optimize the care delivery process and patient flow. Works collaboratively with the staff to ensure delivery of quality patient care. Acts as a clinical expert. Responsibilities Fosters a commitment within the operating room suites towards excellence, caring, cooperation, and collaboration to meet the needs of patients presenting for surgery or procedures. Assists in development, interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures. Ensures periodic evaluation of operating room staff, including assisting with disciplinary action when warranted. Develops and executes the scheduling and staffing plans for operating room personnel. Makes budgetary, scheduling and staffing decisions with direct input and oversight from the Director of Surgical Services. Makes all staff assignments; reviews ancillary staff, make RN assignments; coordinates orientations precepts orients in conjunction with the education department. Evaluates patient acuity level, staff skill and experience level/mix and takes that into consideration when developing the schedule and staffing plans. Supports and directs the clinical operation as needed. Works proactively. Collaborates with all hospital departments to ensure strong, supportive organizational structure, functions and outcomes for both patients and staff members. Acts as a liaison and fosters collaboration between staff, family, physicians, anesthesia and other patient care team members. Possesses the ability to understand, interpret and execute collective bargaining unit agreements. Negotiates with patients and families to promote patient satisfaction when problems are identified. Assesses issues with regard to preoperative and postoperative services, initiates appropriate action and addresses the issue using the chain of command, and escalates issues to the appropriate leadership personnel. Collaborates with staff to ensure appropriate follow-up and reporting of events that involve quality, safety and regulatory issues. Coordinates and encourages staff development and clinical learning experiences for staff. Monitors and validates staff competencies and education needs/ requirements. Promotes an environment in which the patient care team can work cooperatively toward objectives. Facilitates communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Encourages staff to identify needs and areas where improvement in work processes or patient outcomes could be made. Ensures adequacy of human and material resources, including equipment and deploys resources in a fiscally responsible manner with direct oversight from the Director. Ensures that standards of patient care are appropriately implemented through concurrent oversight of the clinical area with support from the Director. Ensures appropriate documentation of care delivered through chart review. Work independently in project teams to accomplish goals and objectives in given time frame. Act as role model for staff related to best practices. Maintain positive outlook and instill the same in staff. Work together with all members of the surgical services areas to accomplish defined goals. Remains visible to staff and physicians throughout the day to be available and identify issues and roadblocks in surgical services areas needing improvements. Performs all other duties as assigned. Requirements Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Current CT RN License Bachelors Degree required, Master's Degree Preferred BLS required ACLS preferred Minimum of 3-5 years of OR clinical experience required Supervisory, management experience required CNOR certification preferred
Scope Of Position The professional nurse practices, delegates, and collaborates with other team members to facilitate the coordination and delivery of patient care for the assigned patient population. The patient population identified as neonate, adolescent and adult. Reports to Director FBC. Responsibilities Nursing Process - Provides quality of care utilizing the nursing process. Develops plan of care with appropriate intervention for the ante partum, intra partum, post-partum and newborn patients. Supports Breast Feeding initiatives. Leadership - Demonstrates leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Delegates responsibilities to appropriate member of the care team. Has the autonomy capability and motivation to be identified as one of principle care givers for the patient providing appropriate teaching and communicating pertinent information across continuum of patient care. Directs accesses and provides patient care to outpatients as well as inpatients. Professional Behavior - Acts as a role model by promoting a professional and collaborating approach with all members of the care team collaborates and works cooperatively to resolve problems and ensure excellence in clinical practice. This may include acting as a mentor and/or preceptor. Demonstrates and promotes cultural sensitivity. Quality - Actively participates in initiatives to ensure quality outcomes of patient care. Adheres to and responsible for meeting all standards of care as it relates to AWHONN, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of OB, GYN, JCAHO, national and local regulatory requirements. Competency - Maintains accountability for professional competency. Demonstrates competent knowledge and critical thinking to promote optimal patient care in the FBC including Surgical Rooms. Maintains required knowledge and skills, completes general unit/department specific competencies. Requirements Graduate of an accredited RN program State of CT licensed or license eligible RN BLS/ACLS required Neonatal Resuscitation Certification required EFM Certification - To be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire Must complete AWOHNN classes - Intermediate then Advanced Fetal Monitoring Classes every two (2) years Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements in blood borne pathogenics, physical requirement lifting and pulling patients, pushing stretches, standing and walking. May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthesia gases or elements. Ability to interact with patient and families with tact and confidentiality. Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patient regarding growth and development issues relate to specific age groups of population served. Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
Scope Of Position The professional nurse practices, delegates, and collaborates with other team members to facilitate the coordination and delivery of patient care for the assigned patient population. The patient population identified as neonate, adolescent and adult. Reports to Director FBC. Responsibilities Nursing Process - Provides quality of care utilizing the nursing process. Develops plan of care with appropriate intervention for the ante partum, intra partum, post-partum and newborn patients. Supports Breast Feeding initiatives. Leadership - Demonstrates leadership to ensure all patient/family needs are met. Delegates responsibilities to appropriate member of the care team. Has the autonomy capability and motivation to be identified as one of principle care givers for the patient providing appropriate teaching and communicating pertinent information across continuum of patient care. Directs accesses and provides patient care to outpatients as well as inpatients. Professional Behavior - Acts as a role model by promoting a professional and collaborating approach with all members of the care team collaborates and works cooperatively to resolve problems and ensure excellence in clinical practice. This may include acting as a mentor and/or preceptor. Demonstrates and promotes cultural sensitivity. Quality - Actively participates in initiatives to ensure quality outcomes of patient care. Adheres to and responsible for meeting all standards of care as it relates to AWHONN, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of OB, GYN, JCAHO, national and local regulatory requirements. Competency - Maintains accountability for professional competency. Demonstrates competent knowledge and critical thinking to promote optimal patient care in the FBC including Surgical Rooms. Maintains required knowledge and skills, completes general unit/department specific competencies. Requirements Graduate of an accredited RN program State of CT licensed or license eligible RN BLS/ACLS required Neonatal Resuscitation Certification required EFM Certification - To be obtained within eighteen (18) months of hire Must complete AWOHNN classes - Intermediate then Advanced Fetal Monitoring Classes every two (2) years Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work in a time-oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements in blood borne pathogenics, physical requirement lifting and pulling patients, pushing stretches, standing and walking. May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthesia gases or elements. Ability to interact with patient and families with tact and confidentiality. Ability to approach clinical responsibilities for patient regarding growth and development issues relate to specific age groups of population served. Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility.
Scope Of Position Provide general patient care following standardized procedures that do not require state licensure for assigned unit, under the direction of an RN, according to the assigned patient population. Primary patient procedures may include ADL's, nutritional support, vital signs, phlebotomy. Responsibilities Under the direction of an RN, perform selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and response to treatment. Under the direction of the RN, perform selected patient related activities, diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care. Utilize initiative to respond to patient needs, effectively communicating with other team members to provide excellent quality service. Responsible for following all organization and department precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Order and maintain supplies/equipment within budget parameters. Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources within own control. Participate in staff meetings, attends in-services and maintains required general/unit/department specific competencies. Support and participates in the QI process. Perform related duties as required. Requirements Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. CPR certified. Ability to read and write English with a command of verbal English. Ability to work well and collaboratively with other members of the health care team Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements include lifting and pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers, standing and walking. May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements. Ability to meet the care needs of the patient populations served. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program required. Successful completion of a formal training program to include direct patient care activities and technical procedures such as: O2 Saturation, EKG testing, Phlebotomy and finger stick testing.
Scope Of Position Provide general patient care following standardized procedures that do not require state licensure for assigned unit, under the direction of an RN, according to the assigned patient population. Primary patient procedures may include ADL's, nutritional support, vital signs, phlebotomy. Responsibilities Under the direction of an RN, perform selected tasks and activities to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and response to treatment. Under the direction of the RN, perform selected patient related activities, diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments which contribute to safe and efficient delivery of patient care. Utilize initiative to respond to patient needs, effectively communicating with other team members to provide excellent quality service. Responsible for following all organization and department precautions and procedures in the performance of all job duties to ensure a safe work environment for self and others. Order and maintain supplies/equipment within budget parameters. Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources within own control. Participate in staff meetings, attends in-services and maintains required general/unit/department specific competencies. Support and participates in the QI process. Perform related duties as required. Requirements Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. CPR certified. Ability to read and write English with a command of verbal English. Ability to work well and collaboratively with other members of the health care team Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Must have basic computer skills and ability to access internet and other programs applicable to Waterbury Hospital procedures. Perform automated functions that fall within job responsibility. Ability to work in a time oriented environment including exposure to all patient elements i.e., blood borne pathogens, physical requirements include lifting and pulling of patients, pushing of stretchers, standing and walking. May be exposed to environmental hazards such as anesthetic gases or elements. Ability to meet the care needs of the patient populations served. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of Certified Nursing Assistant Program required. Successful completion of a formal training program to include direct patient care activities and technical procedures such as: O2 Saturation, EKG testing, Phlebotomy and finger stick testing.
