Position Summary
Department: DPH Surgery
Status: Full-Time, 40- hours per week
Shift: Four 10-hour shifts
Title: Assistant Manager of Surgery/OR (hospital based)
ABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies.
Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.
“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL
- Competitive Pay
- Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
- All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
- Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
- Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer
- Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.
- Employee-centric
- Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
ABOUT DPH SURGERY SERVICES
- The surgery department is located on the second floor of tower A and provides comprehensive care on a 24-hour, 7-day week basis
- Dr. P. Phillips surgery has 10 OR's and provides intraoperative services for patients requiring orthopedic, neurological, general, vascular, gynecological, urologic, ENT, and robotic services.
- Anesthesia services are provided by a contracted anesthesia provider and include general sedation, monitored anesthesia care, regional anesthesia, and consultation for all patients requiring anesthesia services.
Responsibilities
Position Summary
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of surgical cases to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow.
Essential Functions
• List the primary duties and responsibilities associated with the position, prioritizing them from the most to least important.
• Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage daily to meet patient care requirements.
• Collaborates with the surgical control desk liaison, anesthesia, pre-op, and PACU to assure optimal flow of daily case load and compliance with productivity targets.
• Monitors schedule to determine any special needs or requests for equipment or supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians on processes for implementing new procedures and technology and requests for new equipment/supplies.
• Monitors vendor accessibility and participation in scheduled cases to assure compliance with operating room policies and procedures.
• Monitors utilization of surgeon block time and operating room suite use as directed.
• Maintains current list of surgeons, monitors credentials, and updates preference cards.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Operations Manager, Administrator, and Physicians to identify current and future service line needs.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role as well as circulator role.
• Identifies future equipment needs or replacements when needed.
• Actively participates in MEOC working with surgeons to evaluate and pilot equipment and supplies; promotes standardization of surgical supplies whenever possible.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment in specific service lines as directed.
• Collaborates with vendors to provide in-service training to staff on new equipment, procedures, and changes in technology.
• Provides in-services for supply, processing, and distribution (SPD) staff regarding cleaning and sterilization of instruments and accessories as directed.
• Communicates with Materials Management and SPD staff to ensure routine inventories are conducted and prescribed levels of sterile and non-sterile specialty supplies and equipment are maintained as directed.
• Assists with clinical evaluation of team members; completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments.
• Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members.
• Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department.
• Monitors compliance of certifications, licenses, and required education for team members as directed.
• Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training
- Must obtain a Bachelor of Science within 36 months of placement in role.
- Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing educational.
- Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.
Licensure/Certification
- Maintains current professional license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Experience
- Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a surgical area/OR required.
- One (1) year experience in surgery leadership (i.e., manager, assistant manager, supervisor, charge, or team lead) role
