RN Supervisor, Ambulatory Surgery Center

Experienced RN Supervisor

Ensures the provision of high-quality patient care. Supervises the clinical staff of the ASC. Promotes a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Other duties as assigned.

**Day hours with the flexibility to shift with business needs**

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced RN Supervisor in a new ambulatory surgery center in Oshkosh. This is a four-operating-room and two-procedural-room facility that is a partnership between ThedaCare and the surgeons in the region. This center will have a diverse mix of case types that include general surgery, endoscopy, gynecology, ENT, podiatry, spine, and pain cases. The center will look to add additional service lines over time. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal communication skills and team-building skills. ASC experience is preferred. If you have a desire to build a culturally strong, high-performing team, we encourage you to apply.

Key Accountabilities

• Supervises the overall day-to-day operations of the clinical staff within their covered department including patient care, staff scheduling, and coordination of activities between staff, physicians, and other providers to ensure quality patient care.
• Supports and facilitates organization staffing metrics and standards per ASC Division Leadership. Establishes expectations of clinical staff performance and daily priorities for completion of assignments in coordination with ASC Manager.
• Responsible for the clinical staff including recruitment, hiring, orientation, training and development, performance evaluation, corrective action processes and merit increases. Maintains a cohesive, efficient team to ensure high quality patient care.
• Must be able to fulfill the job description of the ASC RN; assists with patient care, turnover of rooms, and other float duties as needed to maintain and facilitate the flow of schedules. Participates in special projects as needed.
• Participates in review and update of clinical staff job descriptions with ASC Manager and HR to reflect current job responsibilities and expectations.
• Completes punch detail for clinical staff in their ASC department, including but not limited to approving PTO, documenting sick calls/FMLA, etc. Responsible for completion and/or review of staff schedule and validating posting of a balanced schedule, in collaboration with ASC Manager.
• In conjunction with the ASC Manager, responsible for maintaining and optimizing applicable budgets within their department.
• Collaborates with various clinic departments to assure provision of services and the resolution of issues. In addition, works collaboratively with the ASC Manager to ensure optimum patient service and efficient operations.
• Maintains the ASC environment to meet the organizational, state, and federal guidelines/rules. Ensures administrative and patient care policies and procedures are compliant with F&MCW ASC Division standards, HIPAA regulations, workplace safety and infection control standards.
• Uses knowledge in particular field to promote continuous updates to staff by being involved with local and/or national organizations and regulatory bodies. Utilizes resources for such knowledge to educate and make recommendations via ASC Manager to committees and ASC Leadership for adherence and/or adoption.
• In collaboration with other Clinical Supervisor/Managers and ASC Manager, coordinates the development, implementation, evaluation and review of the quality assurance performance improvement program to improve patient outcomes and safety; which meets the needs of the patients, staff and external agencies; evaluates current systems and processes; monitors the effectiveness and safety of services; identifies areas of concern; identifies root cause of problems; identifies opportunities for improvement; and ensures improvements are sustained over time.
• Utilizes continuous quality improvement methods to improve service to internal and external customers by identifying efficient ways to complete clinical tasks, recommending and implementing change, communicating clinic vision, assessing staffing needs, and participating in short- and long-range planning.
• Participates in the development and conduction of needs assessments to determine current and anticipated staff training and development needs and recommends priorities, plans, and activities which address management objectives and employee interests.
• Participates in the development, coordination, and implementation of interdisciplinary staff development and orientation programs; as well as the criteria, standards, and guidelines for the evaluation of training and staff development programs.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years demonstrated leadership experience is required.
• The ability to supervise day-to-day activities and operations, while also strategizing and implementing solutions leading to future success is required.
• Preferred charge/lead/coordinator position within an ASC setting, with experience in staff management and process improvement.
• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. In lieu of Bachelor's degree an Associate degree in Nursing and 4 years of experience may be accepted.
• A Master's degree in Nursing is preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and professionally with patients, visitors, staff, physicians, and the public, both inside and outside the facility.
• Versatility to perform a wide variety of duties, tasks and assignments as needs arise or are directed is essential.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family, significant others, employees and the general public.
• Ability to provide effective, cooperative, professional leadership to the role.
• Requires current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact)

Physical Demands

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasional high noise level in work environment.
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents.
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Scheduled FTE: 1

Location: Oshkosh Expansion Hospital - Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: Yes

Worker Shift Details: Days