Unit Director - Ronald Reagan Main OR

Job ID: 29829

Description

Under the general
supervision of the Director, Nursing & Operations, Perioperative Services,
the incumbent will work with the other leaders to develop strategies, plans and
outcomes to best meet the needs of all stakeholders, including clinicians and
staff. Standards and policies as well as Human Resources are available
when guidance is indicated.
The
unit Director, Main Operating Room is responsible for the fiscal, human resources,
clinical, materials management, and communication operations of the
nursing/outpatient units. The Director, Main Operating Rooms
professional role description is based on ANAs Nursing Administrations Scope
of Standards and UCLAs Nursing Professional Practice Model.
The Unit Director,
Main Operating Room for RR Main OR oversees all aspects of operations. The
incumbent shall support workflow optimization for staff and patients. The
primary responsibilities include:
Support creating capacity and volume of surgical cases
Direct supervision for the clinical nurse manager, support services manager,
administrative support supervisor, and administrative nurse II of Cardiac
services including a focus on coaching to develop problem-solving skills that
will maximize quality, efficiency, and throughput
Facilitate the hiring of open/vacancy clinical positions
Support education, operations, and maximize communication with staff through
various methods including weekly staff meetings, daily huddles, active daily
management rounds
Bring ideas and processes for improvement to the Executive Director Operative
Services, Medical Director, and Director, Nursing & Operations
Support the clinical nurse leaders through challenging situations, focusing on
coaching and support to develop their leadership skills
Create and manage plans for increasing efficiency, and improving quality.
Review and support the onboarding plans for new hires, and cross-training of
staff into services
Assist in development and implementation of staffing plans, fiscal management,
and monitoring environmental safety
In collaboration with the Medical Director and Scheduling department, work with
clinical nurse leaders who review and approve the OR surgical schedule. Support
creating capacity and volume of surgical cases
Review and enhance clinical processes and workflow to meet the needs of
surgical departments and divisions. Develop collaborative relationships with
surgical department and division CAO and chairs/leaders to obtain regular
feedback. Bring ideas and processes for improvement to the Director, Medical
Director, Director, Nursing & Operations, and Sr. Director Operative
Services
Engage with staff and create strategies to improve retention and staff
satisfaction
Work collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists and nursing staff to
improve quality and patient care metrics using evidenced based best
practice
Optimize daily workflow by assessing work assignments. Engage with the Charge
Nurse and Nurse leadership team to optimize the efficiency of the department
and support throughput as necessary
Qualifications

Required:
Current California RN license
Bachelor's and Master's Degree
required, one of which must be in Nursing
Minimum of 5 years of OR experience and
2 years management experience
BLS from the American Red Cross or
American Heart Association
Skill to independently scrub and
circulate in multiple service lines
Skill in implementing appropriate
nursing interventions on a consistent basis
Ability to develop, implement and
evaluate workflows, seeking continuous improvement
Ability to communicate effectively and
have knowledge of UCLA policies
Ability to interpret metrics and
utilize to improve quality, safety, and efficiencies
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