Arringdon Ambulatory Surgery Center-OR Service Line Coordinator-Full-Time

Occ Summary

The Assistant Nurse Manager, RN (ANM) is a rol e developed to work incoordination with the nursing leadership in an ass igned unit, departmentor service to ensure the work is accomplished safe lyand effectively.The ANM serves as leadership support for staff, physic ians and otherrelated providers on service- specific clinical issues. Th eANM requiresdemonstration of leadership, clinical, and interpersonal sk ills. The ANMcollaborates with the manager on clinical and non-clinical operationsrelated to the designated service area. The ANM serves as the leadersupport for the unit/department/service when the manager is unavai lable.The ANM is responsible for supervising, directing, coaching andmen toring staff under the supervision of the nurse manager of operations(NM O).

Work Performed

Duties and responsibilities includ ethose required of the clinicalnurse, preceptor, and charge nurse role.I n conjunction with nursemanager, the assistant nurse manager will plan,c oordinate clinicalrequirements for staff and ensure all CBO and CBE requ irements for staffare current.Plan and assist with coordination of unit staff schedules and submit formanager approval.Coordinate clinical train ing requirements with staff regarding equipmentand supplies.Consult with preceptors and orientees on a regular basis to providesupport and deter mine how orientation should proceed on an individualbasis.Assist NMO in preparation, oversight, maintenance and monitoring ofbudget utilizationC ollaborate with the manager for issue resolutions and projects toimprove work flow processes throughout the department utilizing aproactive appr oach.Collaborate with different departments (pharmacy, radiology, lab,re gistration) to resolve issues and improve work flow processesthroughout the department.Participate with the nurse manager in the interview proce ss andselection of new staff.Oversee various personnel actions including , but not limited to, hiring,performance appraisals, disciplinary action s, terminations and otherrelated activities.Mentor/coach staff to enhaw hires and orientees includingentry level nurses, nursing care assistannc e their professional development.Assess the performance of assigned nets and health unitcoordinators; provides ongoing feedback and coaching.Und erstand and communicate potential clinical equipment or supply issuesto appropriate support team members (Materials, Biomed, SterileProcessing, etc).Mentor and monitor the preceptors for all new employees.Facilitate provision of clinical/education updates and skill check-offsto entiresta ff on a regular basis.Provide immediate support or education on policy, procedures, equipmentand supplies as needed.Responsible for learning,imp lementing and teaching newtechnology/procedures.Provide clinical consult ation and guidance as needed to facilitatepatient care.Round on patient and families to validate services are providedconsistently within expect ed standards; provide service recovery asneeded.Model and support the va lue ofdiversity in the workplaceGive assistance and/or direction tostaf f to facilitate quality patientflow.Supervise and coordinate delivery of patient care for assigned patientcare area.Provide oversight and suppor t to charge nurse to ensure staffingneeds/assignments are made according to workload, staff competency andscope of practice. Delegate responsibi lities within the scope ofpractice and validated competencies in order t o meet the workloaddemands of the shift.Facilitate participation ofunit based staff on department andorganization wide councils/committees.Facil itate assignments that support learning for the orientee or nurselearner .Promote an atmosphere of open communication that facilitates staff inpu tinto decision-making, resolution of conflict, and collegiality among al lhealth team members.Communicate in an effective, professional manner.Su pport activities needed to ensure adherence to regulatory standardsand c ompliance with clinical patient care standards and establishedpolicies a nd procedures.Review and provide appropriate follow up/communication on SRSs relatedto their team or patients in conjunction with NMO.Facilitate and encourage staff participation in departmental andhospital committee and council meetings.Attend departmental and hospital committee meeting s as assigned.Coordinate, facilitate, participate or direct departmental projects withfollow-through and appropriate follow-up.Other projects an d duties as directed by the department manager.

Knowledge, S kills and Abilities

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, l icensed practical nurse andnursing care assistantKnowledge of andappropr iate application of the nursing processKnowledge of professionaltheory, practice and procedureAbility to assess nursingneeds of acute and chron ically ill patientsand their familiesAble to independently seekout resou rces and work collaborativelyAbility toestablish and maintaineffective working relationshipsAble to communicate clearly with patients, families , visitors,healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and o thersAble to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing planof careAble to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and pr ioritizeinformation, treatment, and follow-upAbleto use finemotor skill sCompetent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirementsdesi gnated by work areaAble to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient statusAb le to use computer and learn new software programsAble to navigate the e ntity to provide clinical care for patientsAble to withstandprolonged st anding and walkingAble to remain focused and organizedWorking knowledge of procedures and techniques involvedin administeringroutine and special treatments to patientsPre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to provi dingemployment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, geneticinformati on, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancyand pregnan cy related conditions), sexual orientation or militarystatus.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration,inno vation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the richdiversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of thecommunity feel se cure and welcome, that the contributions of allindividuals are respected , and that all voices are heard. All members ofour community have a resp onsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University andDuke University Healt h System may include essential job functions thatrequire specific physic al and/or mental abilities. Additionalinformation and provision for requ ests for reasonable accommodation willbe provided by each hiring departm ent.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing required.

Experience

Two or more ye ars of OR experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Must have current or compact RN license in the State of North Carolina.B CLS certification is required.CNOR certification preferred.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.