Surgery Center Administrator - Rn

NVISION® Eye Centers is the leading ophthalmology partner comprised of the nation’s leading providers of ophthalmic physician services. Nvision operates in seven states and nearly 70 locations is based in Aliso Viejo, California. We strive to provide our patients with unparalleled care and support that exceeds their expectations. We are The Eye Doctors’ #1 Choice®.

As the Surgery Center Administrator, you will manage the day-to-day clinical activities of the surgery center. The Administrator is knowledgeable in peri-operative theory and practice, which provides for and directs the nursing care of patients within the surgery center.

• Anticipating necessary changes in the daily schedule and communicating any changes to surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff and clerical personnel.
• Manages hiring, orientation, training and education of personnel.
• Assuring adequate staffing based on the number of surgeries scheduled.
• Participates in the evaluation of personnel.
• Protects and safeguards facility property, information systems, medical records and all confidential records.
• Manages assigned duties necessary for the Surgery Center operations i.e. credentialing, ordering supplies, equipment checks and the overseeing of all contract services.
• Facilitating the smooth flow of patients throughout the surgery center.
• Promotes team building activities and maintains a professional atmosphere with staff and physicians.
• Works with the Nurse Manager of Compliance and participates in Quality Improvement, Risk Management, Safety and Infection Control Activities.
• Follows Medical/Legal policies governing the Surgery Center at all times.
• Providing direct patient care when needed. Ensuring appropriate breaks and lunches for the staff according to the Dept. of Labor policies.
• Oversees the Safety Committee and the evaluation of the safety of the environment.
• Enforces all HIPPA regulations.
• Observes and enforces cost containment practices, with effective utilization of time and materials.
• Monthly safety checks and audits.
• Attends Medical, Clinical and various committee, staff meetings and in-services.
• Maintains and upgrades standards of performance and education.

Nursing Support

• Assist and support Education RN to assure the development and maintenance of proper personnel orientation, training;
• Support the intent of the Center’s Medical Staff Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations. Report infractions or concerns to the Medical Director.
• Maintains a level of security in the facility which promotes and protects the safety of patients, personnel, and equipment.
• Manage disciplinary responsibilities by assuring the intent of the faculties policies, procedures, and rules and regulations are administered in a fair consistent manner
• Provide circulating, pre-op and PACU services on an as needed basis; and
• Monitor staff working conditions in keeping with health and disability limitations of staff.
• Develop programs that anticipate operational deficiencies and provide remedial adjustments to assist Risk Management.
• Assure that clinical and support staffing levels are capable of operating in a manner that provides for quality patient care and maintains necessary fiscal efficiencies.
• Administer approved facility service contracts including but not limited to anesthesia, biomed, maintenance, pharmacy, and other outside providers;

Materials Management

• Assist with enforcement of all facility policies and procedures.
• Must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of California
• Coordinate staff training on/and orientation to the new equipment.
• BLS required, ACLS within 90 days of hire
• Assist with Plant Operations that includes, medical gas systems, scheduled equipment calibrations, fire and life safety readiness, and emergency power systems;
• Assure the timely and accurate equipment and instrumentation needs of the surgeons are maintained on a regular basis that back-up resources are in place for critical situations, and communicate needs.
• Experience in Ophthalmology preferred
• OR Circulator experience preferred, however willing to train
• Assist with primary material and capital purchasing responsibilities including maintaining an adequate inventory and implementing spending controls based on approved budgets and owners expectations.

USD $125,000.00/Yr.

USD $135,000.00/Yr.