Children's Surgery Program Coordinator, FT Days

Under the direction of the Associate Administrator Perioperative Services, Coordinator, Children’s Surgery Program provides focused planning, development, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of the pediatric surgical program. The coordinator plans, organizes, implements, and coordinates daily activities and operations; develops and implements clinical operating policies and procedures; hires, orients, trains, develops and retains competent staff; promotes flow of information between service and key stake holders; directs and ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies; develops, implements and maintains quality assurance programs and quality improvement opportunities.Work Experience:Minimum three years of clinical experience caring for surgical patients.Minimum one year of progressive experience in managing functions and departments in clinical or clinical education environment with knowledge of workflow and systems.Direct management experience, including budgetary responsibility, preferred.Education and Training:Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of nursing or completion of a graduate physician assistant program.License/Registration/Certification:ACS NSQIP certification examination within 18 months of hire date.Current License to practice in the State of Texas.Skills:Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and their application to the ACS Children’s Surgical Care verification application.Knowledge of pediatric NSQIP registry/database and application.Knowledge of surgical continuum of care including standards (national/regional), guidelines, and relevant policies/procedures.Proven skills in interpersonal relationships, planning, organizing, and follow-up, budget preparation and monitoring, and management and leadership.Proven skills in developing positive customer relations.Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities, be a team member and educate others, relate to all levels of the organization, create and motivate behavior changes.Knowledge of process and workflow systems.Communicates effectively both orally and in writing and time-management skillsAble to evaluate and present data to other professionals/non-professionals, including Physicians, in a clear concise manner.Proficient in the principles of analytical assessment and creative problem solving.Has knowledge of hospital systems and organizational relationships.Proven experience prioritizing organizational performance improvement efforts.Works effectively in teams or alone. #J-18808-Ljbffr