OR Supervisor

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Job Title: OR Supervisor

Reports To: DON

Essential Functions: The Operating Room Supervisor assumes leadership responsibilities for the clinical and non-clinical staff in the surgical area. The OR Supervisor may assist in the development and continual revisions of policies and procedures and/ or clinical practice guidelines used by the surgery center to guide and govern the care provided. He/she will have oversight for adherence to policies and procedures, accreditation standards, governmental regulations, and professional standards of care. This individual participates in management discussion with the identification of equipment and medical supply needs. Audits the Operating Room Schedule in a timely manner that permits adequate lead time to prepare for patients, staff and physician needs prior to the day of surgery. Coordinates with the physicians' offices and the surgery center scheduler as needed. Will report directly to the DON. This person is responsible for assisting with policy review and revisions, writing staff performance evaluations, assisting in quality assurance program development and collection of study data when needed. 

Education/ Experience

• Certification in an area applicable to surgery
• A minimum of 5 years' Operating Room Experience, preferably 2 years in an Ambulatory Setting 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, fax scheduling forms, and policy and procedure manuals.
• Provide guidance, support, and constructive feedback to the Perioperative team.
• Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, in writing, electronically and in person.
• Ability to prioritize and sequence tasks in accordance with daily requirements.
• Ability to perform tasks simultaneously without adversely affecting the quality of work performance.
• Knowledge of AORN's recommended standards of practice.  Ability to interpret all regulatory agencies requirements, i.e., AAAHC, Office of Health Facilities and Licensing and CMS, and develop policies and procedures reflective of their requirements. Responsible for education of staff regarding these requirements.
• Implements nursing care plans tailored to patient/family needs.
• Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve.
• Responds to emergencies. 
• Practices within legal and ethical guidelines (legal statutes, SP Policy and Procedures. 

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.  This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.  Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.