Administrative Nurse I - PTU/PACU, Westwood Surgery Center

Description The Administrative Nurse I is responsible for assisting with clinical management and administrative coordination of the unit. The position is a combination of clinical (direct care) and administrative responsibilities. Under the direction the Director of Nursing & Operations regarding Education the Administrative Nurse I, is responsible for the consistent implementation and monitoring of organizational policies and standards within the unit.

The AN I is responsible for knowledge and application of all personnel policies and requirements of the collective bargaining agreements. The AN I will assist the, AN II in promoting the accomplishment of the goals and objectives of the unit. The AN I will participate in the peer evaluation process and will participate in the interview and hire process for the unit staff when requested.

The AN I is responsible for monitoring specialty area operations to identify and report problems associated with staff performance, resource issues, and patient care issues to the AN II. The AN I will present new treatment modalities and/or information to the nursing staff as directed and will collaborate with ANII and the Director of Nursing & Operations regarding Education, to identify educational needs and learning situations for nursing staff; complete performance evaluations on orienting nursing team members and nursing staff; assist with the interviewing of prospective team members; identify own professional development needs and seek appropriate resources to meet them.

Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a BSN or MSN degree required. Current and valid California RN license required. Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

Official Transcripts and/or original diploma from a registered nursing program must be provided upon hire 2 years or greater of RECENT PTU/PACU or ICU or ER experience required Previous PTU/PACU charge experience required PALS/ACLS required Knowledge of principles and practices of patient care Develop the principles of sound fiscal management. Develop management principles and practices Ability to lead, make sound clinical and administrative judgment related to patient care and to personnel administering that care.

Ability to counsel and teach. Competency in speaking English clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with staff, patients, and families Ability to write concisely and maintain written communication.

Working knowledge of University, Medical Center and Departmental policies and procedures. Ability to support institutional standards and operations system