Hybrid Regional Surgery Center Administrator - Savannah, GA bei Optim Health System

Optim Health System is seeking a full time Regional Surgery Center Administrator for the Savannah, GA location.

Job Title: Regional Surgery Center Administrator

Department: Optim Surgery Center and Premier Surgery Center

Immediate Supervisor Title: ASC Administrator

Job Supervisory Responsibilities: All departments within the surgery centers

General Summary: Responsible for the day to day activities, all aspects of care and regulatory/accreditation oversight.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1. Provides leadership oversight to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with instructions of physician and facility’s policies & procedures.

2. Provides direction to others that is clear, concise and promotes efficiency throughout the facility.

3. Demonstrates respect for co-workers & leadership, and develops positive working relationships within departments.

4. Communicates with courtesy when interacting with patients, physicians, staff, vendors and the public – in person, on the telephone, or by email.

5. Maintains high quality of care through continuous improvement of standards and protocols. Ensures all staff are trained in quality assurance/control requirements and meet these standards.

6. Analyzes and correlates clinical data.

7. Participates at management level in all planning, budgeting, policy making, and decision making related to clinical operations.

8. Ensures that patient care processes related to risk management, reimbursement, financial management, and other administrative functions are incorporated into operational systems.

9. Monitors outcome and quality benchmarks, budget results, patient satisfaction surveys and drives improvement results in areas of identified opportunity.

10. Establishes plan for patient care staff including need for numbers and types of staff. Works with nurse managers and team leaders to recruit, select, orient, and train new staff.

11. Makes sure the performance and productivity of all staff are evaluated on a regular basis throughout the year and annually. Advises on appropriate corrective actions, development and continuing education opportunities.

12. Stays current with state, federal, and payer regulations/requirements and updates professional standards for nursing for the ambulatory surgery center setting.

Education: BSN required; MSN preferred or master’s in business, health administration or other related field.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of nursing experience with progressively increasing management/operations experience.

Other Requirements: Current Ga State RN license. Current CPR certification, ACLS, and PALS certification

Performance Requirements:

Knowledge:

1. Knowledge and experience in the operation of an ASC with special attention to Surgery and Recovery

2. Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.

3. Knowledge of federal, state, and payer regulations and requirements related to nursing including patient safety, infection control, and confidentiality.

4. Knowledge of quality assurance, risk management, utilization management, and outcomes management standards.

Skills:

1. Skill in the human resource management of staff from recruitment through evaluation.

2. Skill in utilizing computerized systems to gather data, analyze results, and make recommendations.

3. Skill in developing/monitoring budgets and maintaining cost-effective nursing practices.

Abilities:

1. Ability to analyze data, problem solve, and make decisions related to nursing issues.

2. Ability to effectively communicate with all levels and all departments.

3. Ability to collaborate with senior managers to improve clinical operations.

Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment with emphasis on computer hardware and software. Occasional use of nursing equipment, particularly for training purposes.

Work Environment: Surgery Center environment

Mental/Physical Requirements: Mostly sedentary. Some walking, standing, reaching, and bending. Rare need to lift/carry/move items weighing up to 25 pounds. High level of responsibility may create stress related to quality care and patient issues.