Registered Nurse (RN) Coor Pat Flow PeriOp-General Surgery-PT Days

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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

About the Facility

Learn more about Wellstar Cobb Hospital, including our teams, culture and campus environment:

https://www.wellstar.org/locations/hospital/cobb-medical-center

This job is PT 10:45a-11:15pm, two days per week.

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Job Summary:

A registered professional nurse who functions under the direction of the Manager of the Operating Room and is responsible for providing leadership and assistance in directing all activities/services for the Operating Room of the Hospital. Responsible for the daily function of the OR "running the board". He or she manages the flow of patients maintaning polices and the best interest of all patients and surgeons. Has shared responsibility for supporting and adhering to standards of practices, system and department policies and procedures, and ensuring quality patient care. Other responsibilities include assisting with ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all departmental personnel. will work under the Manager to ensure satisfaction, appropriate reporting, and coordination of departmental functions with the operations of the operating room. Works in collaboration with the Manager to maintain retention and recruitment. is surgical resource to all levels of nursing staff and nursing management for facility, Patient Flow, and surgical practices. Creates and maintains an environment that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission and goals, and fosters communication and collaborative practice with physicians and staff members. Responsible for Performance Improvement and quality assurance aspects of surgical services. Negotiates with staff and surgeons to assure that we are prepared for all cases

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Implement standards of practice, system and department policies and procedures.
* Review and implement new and changes to existing standards of practice in the Surgical Services Area
* Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing practice and surgical services procedural areas of nursing care
* Provide expert opinion and feedback in the creation/review of department policies and procedures
* Review and implement new department policies and procedures
* Ensure understanding and compliance with standards and policies
* Exemplary Practice
* Assess the impact of, and plan strategies to address such issues as:
Ethnic, cultural and diversity changes in the population
Political and social influences
Financial and economic issues
The aging society and demographic needs
Ethical issues related to health care
* Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of healthcare.
* Ensure that care is delivered with respect to individuals rights and preferences.
* Evaluate employee performance using the Performance Management Model in accordance with Human Resources Policy and Practice
Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements by all department personnel
* Maintain level of knowledge of current compliance requirements and pending changes through professional education and awareness
* Serve as subject matter expert in the area of Surgical Services in the nursing and operations remain a resource to all levels of staff for education and information sharing
* Fosters open communication and collaborative practices between staff, other departments and physicians/care providers
Partner with Management and Educators to provide appropriate training and learning opportunities for staff
* Promotes safe environment for staff and patients
* Promote professional nursing practice through feedback, information sharing, evidence-based practice and ethical accountability
* Maintain professional license and education requirements consistent with the area of specialty/expertise and complete these requirements on an annual basis or as required by licensing body
Promotes and actively participates in performance improvement initiatives designed to enhance quality patient care and improve wo