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About Sheridan Memorial
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 600 employees who provide personalized, patient centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.
Job Summary
Responsible for direction of patient care that promotes safety and well-being of patients in the Surgical Services environment on a 24 hour basis. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the overall clinical nursing practice and administrative activities. Participates in development of hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Manages the following departments: Outpatient Surgery, Operating Room, Central Sterilization, Endoscopy, PACU, OR Purchasing/Material Management. Consults with staff, physicians and Nurse Executive on nursing issues and interpretation of hospital policies to ensure patient needs are met. Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in PI activities, and Strategic Planning. Formulates budget for department.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:- Demonstrates knowledge of JCAHO standards
- Provides and controls supplies and equipment needed for successful operation of the Surgical Services Department. Directs and delegates control of inventories to ensure proper amounts available.
- Manages/Supervises and oversees sterilization process.
- Supervises and oversees all areas of the Surgical Services, including, Central Sterilization, Surgical Suite, PACU, Outpatient Surgery, Endoscopy and anesthesia tech.
- Directs safety measures to prevent accidents, harm or injury in any way to patient, staff or equipment
- Assists surgeons in operations through provision of qualified staff; formulates schedule that provides staff available for all procedures.
- Assures presence of RN circulator and PACU nurses for all cases.
- Assigns personnel, delegates specific duties and tasks.
- Verifies that narcotics and controlled substances are counted and locked, per hospital policy
- Evaluates needs for new or different items in regard to present and new trends or needs of the department.
- Delegates; reviews performance improvement monitoring; analyzes and evaluates Surgical Services Department to improve nursing care.
- Participates in planning Surgical Services Department budget and appropriately ensures the number of FTE’S to meet needs of the department.
- Provides in-services on a regular basis, and when new equipment or procedures are implemented.
- Provides/ensures orientation for new staff members
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and management
- Conducts regular staff meetings.
- Ensures payroll is accurately completed as required.
- Completes other duties as assigned by Nurse Executive, within the Board of Registered Nurses scope of nursing practice.
- Participates in strategic planning and PI activities
- Timely performance evaluations are conducted with all employees according to hospital policy.
- Provides mechanism for the ongoing review of departmental policies and procedures that meets the JCAHO standards.
- Attends a minimum of 75% of Department Head meetings per year.
- Attends or assigns Surgical Services representation at the following meetings: Surgical Committee, Clinical Management, Department Head, Infection Control and Safety.
Position Qualifications:
Education / Experience / License and Certifications:
- Current Wyoming Registered Nurse Licensure without restrictions
- Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience, preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience, preferred.
- BSN or equivalent experience required, Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
- Minimum of five years OR experience and a minimum of three years OR management/supervisor experience.
- Previous demonstrated leadership, managerial ability and application of good interpersonal relationships and principles of supervision and administration required.
- Must have effective problem-solving and conflict resolution skills, the ability to interact professionally and communicate appropriately and clearly with physicians.
- Must have Excellent Customer Service Skills.
- BLS certification, required
- Specialty certification in related area, preferred.
- NVCI certification within 1 year of position start date, required.
- ACLS certification within 1 year of position start date, required.
- CNOR certification, preferred.
In accordance with Sheridan Memorial Hospital’s (SMH) duty to maintain a safe work environment for staff, patients and visitors, and to ensure the facility remains in compliance with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation, COVID-19 vaccinations or an approved medical or religious exemption is required in accordance with established CMS requirements.
Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.
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