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Company: MedStar Medical Group
Location: Washington, DC
Career Level: Entry Level
Industries: Not specified
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Description

General Summary of Position
Works with Surgeons, Anesthesiology, Nurses/Nurse Leaders, Business Manager, Scheduling Supervisor, and other ancillary departments and staff to plan, organize, direct, and control the daily activities involved in the effective and efficient management of the OR schedule while providing continuous and high-quality service for the perioperative patient. Ensures ORs have the necessary tools, equipment, and resources needed to successfully operate surgical procedures. Partner with Anesthesia Leader to accommodate emergency and stand-by cases. Responsible for Control Desk goals, objectives, policies and procedures, staffing, budgets, fiscal management, and quality improvement insuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages the day-to-day operations of running the OR schedule as well as the activities of the weekday Control Desk staff, and evening, night, and weekend Supervisors. .
  • Collaborates with the Anesthesiology Medical Director and Anesthesiologist in charge to ensure that the schedule runs efficiently in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Participates in the development of scheduling policies and procedures and schedule preparation; adheres to team limitations, case types, urgent/emergent demands, and case start times and length. Works with healthcare providers outside of the department to achieve optimal patient care across the continuum.
  • Monitors the allocation and utilization of personnel, based on continual changes in patient population/needs as it pertains to providing the best level of patient care while identifying savings opportunities.
  • Manages and controls expenditures within established budgets and works with the OR Business Manager and Scheduling Supervisors to proactively manage the OR schedule.
  • Monitors the quality of service and utilization standards and assumes specific responsibility for patient care at the department level.
  • Investigates and resolves patient/family/Surgeon concerns regarding patient care; and develops plans of action to improve programs where necessary.
  • Attends division meetings and participates on hospital committees and task force as requested.
  • Maintains knowledge of current trends and development in the field of nursing through reading the appropriate literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
  • Promotes Pathway to Excellence standards through daily practice.
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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • Associate's degree in Nursing required
    • Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

    Experience

    • 1-2 years operating room experience required
    • 3-4 years progressive management experience preferred

    Licenses and Certifications

    • RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required
    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
    • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
    • CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse preferred


    This position has a hiring range of $87,318 - $157,289

     


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