Administrative Nurse I - PTU/PACU, Westwood Surgery Center

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.

• 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