Clinical Director Of Pre-Procedural Evaluation

This individual is in charge of coordinating the clinical preoperative process and should be an expert with the anesthetic issues pertinent to the surgical cases in this area.

Specific daily responsibilities include the following:

• Ensure fair distribution of consultations among NP team
• Facilitate efficient and safe flow-through of consultations and pre-operative visits
• Work in conjunction with the Associate Director of the Pre-Procedural Evaluation and assign tasks to the Associate Director as needed.
• Oversee the nursing staff in the Medical Evaluation Center (MEC)

Global responsibilities:

• Work effectively with surgeons and surgical leadership in the area. Regular meetings and appraisals of surgical expectations are expected.
• Establish preoperative processes for ambulatory cases in conjunction with preoperative director that is consistent with MOR process.
• Serve as liaison for ambulatory patients
• Regularly communicate and update staff on consultation issue
• Act as consultant for clinical issues for surgeons and other physicians in and outside our hospital for anesthesia issues pertinent to ambulatory care.
• Establish the standards for professionalism in the division.
• Work with hospital and anesthesia leadership to assess and optimize workflows with a focus on leveraging the EMR to maximize efficiency
• Establish clear mission and goals for area.
• Regularly report (at least quarterly) adverse events/morbidity/mortality to the department in written form.
• Arbiter of conflicts that may arise in the area between surgeons, anesthesiologists and nurses regarding clinical issues and efficiency
• Communicate clear and written expectations and job description of staff in division. Develop and implement clinical guidelines for the management of clinical cases in that follow national standards of safety and care for ophthalmology and otolaryngology surgery
• Play critical role in the recruitment and retention of Nurse Practitioners
• Report to the hospital personnel as required. Mentor and develop the talents of other clinical staff working in the division. Strive for efficiency without compromising safety in the clinical area