Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Wellness resources
Summary of the Job: The PAT Manager, working in conjunction with the Director of Surgical Services, PACU Unit Manager O.R. Unit Manager, IPU Unit Manager, and PAIN Unit Manager is responsible for the provision of skilled nursing care of the patient in the pre-admission department. In addition to being responsible for the nursing care rendered in the pre-admit area, the PAT Manager is accountable for the development and implementation of policies assuring a safe environment for both patients and employees. The PAT Unit Manager is responsible for maintenance of equipment and supplies.
Essential Functions:
The PAT Manager is responsible for the supervision and support of pre-admission LPN’s and MA’s. The PAT Manager is clinically competent in the scope of services provided.
Planning
- Participates with administration in the planning for future needs of Specialists Hospital Shreveport including the following
- Personnel
- Program development
- Instruments and equipment
- Interagency relationships
- Policy development
- Understands and utilizes knowledge of the hospital’s philosophy and objectives in directing activities of the staff.
- Collaborates with administrative staff on special projects and other assignments.
Management
- Is responsible for the effective and efficient functioning of the pre-admission staff.
- Acts as resource to clinical nurses for problem identification and problem resolution in regard to staff job functions.
- Determines the need for and makes recommendations concerning new or revised policies and procedures.
- Ensures that existing policies and procedures are understood and implemented by staff.
- Participates in continuing quality improvement activities, initiates and tabulates results, reports to Quality Nurse on a quarterly basis.
- Is responsible for the maintenance of standards of practice in the inpatient nursing environment.
- Responsible for staffing, approving time off requests and approval of employee time for payroll.
- Responsible for annual evaluations of staff.
Supervision
- Responsible for developing the roles and responsibilities of the shift staff.
- Maintains current staff licensure, continuing education requirements, competencies, etc.
- Provides guidance, counseling and advice to staff.
- Communicates effectively with administrative and clinic staff to ensure that all necessary information is disseminated.
- Acts as liaison to clinical/hospital staff.
- Acts as a contact person for Anesthesia related to patient’s clearances needed for surgery, scheduling airway evaluation appointments.
- Holds and facilitates regular staff meetings, records meetings.
- Coordinates lab duties/tasks.
Practice
- Utilizes previous clinical experience and knowledge to assess the needs of the surgical patient as required.
- Assembles patient charts, takes medical histories, collects /prepares lab specimens and performs 12 lead EKG.
- Organization and time management without direct order.
- Assists in evaluation of new policies, procedures, instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
- Knowledge of team building and dynamics
- Approves all time off requests and is responsible for departmental employee payroll
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Current state RN licensure
- Three (3) years PAT experience preferred.
- Experience in a fast paced environment; orthopedic and spine experience strongly recommended.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience.
License, Certificate or Registration:
- Current Louisiana RN State Licensure or Multi-State Licensure
- BLS Required
- ACLS Preferred
Benefits:
- Seven paid holidays
- Sick and vacation after waiting period
- Health, vision, and dental coverage
- Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
- 401k with employer contribution
- Pay in Lieu of Benefits option offered
Specialists Hospital Shreveport is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Specialists Hospital Shreveport, LLC
Specialists Hospital is proudly physician owned and is actively in involved in the Physician Owned Hospitals of America (http://www.physicianhospitals.org/) and the Louisiana Physician Owned Hospital Association (http://www.lhaonline.org/) . Specialists Hospital Shreveport located in Shreveport, Louisiana offers you state of the art treatment in orthopedic and spine surgery- all in a unique, patient-centered environment that is close to home. Whether you are undergoing an outpatient or inpatient procedure, the physicians and staff at Specialists are committed to providing you compassionate and expert care while allowing for a seamless transition from hospital to home. Specialists Hospital Shreveport is the only hospital in Louisiana that focuses solely on orthopedic, spine and spinal neurosurgery.
Company Website: www.specialistshospitalshreveport.com
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