SURGICAL SERVICES ASSOCIATE CLINICAL DIRECTOR

COOPER PEDIATRICS; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated professional to assist in leading a patient care team within a Perioperative Setting. This role involves supporting the Clinical Director in clinical operations, ensuring high standards of patient care, and fostering staff development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in OR leadership and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance patient care and support professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and develop your career in a dynamic health care setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in Perioperative support services with OR equipment knowledge.
• 2 years previous OR leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team and overseeing operations.
• Ensure adherence to service, safety, and quality standards in patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Computer Literacy

Confidentiality

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

NDNQI Database

OR Equipment

Job description

About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees by providing competitive rates and compensation, a comprehensive employee benefits program, attractive working conditions, and the chance to build and explore a career opportunity by offering professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Assists the Clinical Director in leading the patient care team to meet the needs of the customers and to oversee clinical operations to achieve departmental objectives. Assumes responsibility and accountability for the direction, implementation, and evaluation of patient care services within the Perioperative Setting at the direction of the Clinical Director and in their absence.

1. Actively coaches and supports staff. Assists the Clinical Director in providing a supportive environment for each team member’s professional growth and development. Continuously assesses the competency of all staff in conjunction with the Clinical Director and assists with written performance reviews as directed by the Clinical Director in a timely manner.
2. Fosters a culture of shared decision-making by encouraging staff input regarding nursing practice and unit policies.
3. Assists the Clinical Director with the provision of adequate, competent staffing levels on each shift.
4. Assists the Clinical Director in the oversight of the delivery of patient care ensuring adherence to service, safety, and quality standards.
5. Assists the Clinical Director in nursing clinical operational efficiencies, as well as monitoring and evaluating the use of supplies, equipment, materials, and other resources to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
6. Ensures equipment monitoring occurs at the required frequency. This includes but is not limited to refrigerators, freezers, autoclaves, defibrillators, and trauma carts.
7. Ensures documentation is completed appropriately and in a timely manner, and that documentation is properly archived.
8. Attends all meetings as designated by the Clinical Director.
9. Demonstrates basic clinical competency as a nurse within the designated specialty area.

Experience Required

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Perioperative support services role with relevant experience and knowledge of OR equipment
• 2 years previous OR leadership experience required

Education Requirements

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred

License/Certification Requirements

• Current NJ-RN License

Special Requirements

• Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors, and coworkers
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of the NDNQI database for nursing sensitive indicators and others as required
• Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled
• Computer literacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm
• Ability to work with many diverse people
• Effective telephone skills
• Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness in the realization of performance objectives and previous experience in performance-based evaluations