RN - Outpatient Surgery - Outpatient Surgery

RN - Outpatient Surgery

About Our Company We're a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical, Village Medical at Home, Summit Health, CityMD, and Starling Physicians. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Job Description Essential Job functions: * Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Director, is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating daily operations to ensure quality patient care. * Be the liaison between the Physician and staff. * Provides leadership and support in day-to-day operations within the clinical setting along with the Clinical Coordinator/ Clinical Director. Serves as a role model and consultant for staff. * In collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Director, ensure policies and procedures are properly communicated and adhered to. Ensures staff members are competent in emergency protocol and procedures. * Completes and populates staff monthly schedules. Enters APC and Provider schedules in Scheduling Software. Manage staff PTO requests. Identifies staffing needs in advance, assists in utilizing resources effectively. * Monitors and controls overtime use. Manages weekly staff swipe reports. * Coordinates and assists with training, monitoring, and evaluation of staff. Plans and assists in the hiring and orientation of new office staff. * In collaboration with Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Director, evaluates clinical staff according to SMG policy and provides ongoing feedback. Conducts an annual performance evaluation input on each staff member of the department. * Monitors departmental compliance with all applicable standards (OSHA, HIPPA, Occurrence Reporting); reports compliance concerns; ensures utilization of resources for resolution of issues. * Works with UCC Physician Site Directors to ensure efficient office operations. Makes adjustments in workflow as necessary to ensure overall smooth functioning of the department and compliance of SMG policies. Communicates with physicians and physician site director on regular basis to ensure seamless flow of communications. * Resource for department to manage patient issues and concerns; reports back to Providers and Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Director. * In collaboration with Nurse Educator, maintains and expands staff competencies, as well as implementing ongoing internal education programs and encouraging participation in outside continuing education. Increases operational efficiency in sites through cross training of personnel. Supports any/all Career Ladder opportunities to bring staff to their highest potential. * Collaborates with Physician Site Director and Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Practice Manager to implement customer service action plans. * Holds daily staff huddles, with regular unit staff meetings; communicates pertinent SMG initiatives and information to staff. Attends Clinical Coordinator/Clinical Director's meetings, departmental and supervisory meetings if requested. General Job functions: * Serve as a role model, resource person and mentor for clinical service employees. * Promotes education and staff development in employees with diverse backgrounds, education experience and clinical levels. * Able to work in a dynamic environment. * Flexible and able to adapt to changing needs of the organization. * Delivers direct patient care within the scope of licensure and in accordance with SMG policy. * Prioritizes patient care by implementing physician orders and nursing procedures. * Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste. * Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital. * Other duties as required. Physical Job Requirements: * Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account. * Physical agility, which includes the ability to maneuver body while in place. * Dexterity of hands and fingers. * Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking). Environmental Risks: * Allergens: dust, mold and/or pollen * Combative Patients / Visitors Education, Certification, Computer and Training Requirements: * Associate degree Required. Bachelor's Degree Preferred * Active BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification * Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in Emergency Department setting * CEN preferred. * Valid Driver's license and Auto Insurance required. * Knowledge of current nursing practices and protocols. * Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. * Ability to lead and manage a team. * Ability to make decisions, delegate, and assure the welfare of the patient and the staff. * Ability to perform diverse work assignments with time limitations and with a high degree of accuracy. * Ability to use problem solving, critical thinking and priority setting skills. * Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred. * Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment preferred. * Experience with patient care equipment preferred. * Experience with EHR, Practice Management System and Departmental/Ancillary Systems preferred. Travel: * Position may require travel to the 3 current sites (Saddle Brook, Bloomfield, West Orange) About Our Commitment Total Rewards at VillageMD Our team members are essential to our mission to reshape healthcare through the power of connection. VillageMD highly values the critical role that health and wellness play in the lives of our team members and their families. Participation in VillageMD's benefit platform includes Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, Vision, FSA coverages and a 401k savings plan. Equal Opportunity Employer Our Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, religion, creed, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Safety Disclaimer Our Company cares about the safety of our employees and applicants. Our Company does not use chat rooms for job searches or communications. Our Company will never request personal information via informal chat platforms or unsecure email. Our Company will never ask for money or an exchange of money, banking or other personal information prior to the in-person interview. Be aware of potential scams while job seeking. Interviews are conducted at select Our Company locations during regular business hours only. For information on job scams, visit, https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/JobScams or file a complaint at https://www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov/.