Amsurg Corp
Center Leader/Administrator
The Center's management company, AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first. Established in 1999, Linden Surgical Center is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center that specializes in providing orthopedic surgery, sports medicine surgery, interventional pain management, and podiatric surgery. For the last twenty years, Linden Surgical Center has been providing high-quality care to our patients and community regardless of their background and previous medical history. We provide this care in a highly compassionate and cost-effective manner. Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating and directing activities of the Center according to accepted standards. Responsible for the fiscal activities of the center. Works collaboratively with Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or Charge Nurse (as required) to oversee the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling, according to the centers policies, procedures, and objectives. Responsible for management of all aspects of personnel, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Works closely with the Governor's Board and center staff in coordinating patient and staff service functions. Position Qualifications: Associates and/or Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university Master's degree preferred At least five (5) years of healthcare-management experience At least one (1) year experience in an ASC CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification (as required by Center) Evidence of leadership qualities Strong ethical and moral character references Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operations: Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practices Oversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areas Directs and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities Provides input regarding short and long term goals of the Center Ensures center is clean and facility is maintained per policy, accreditation, and regulatory compliance Ensures equipment is clean, disinfected, sterile (as required), and operational at all times
Ensures continuing education for clinical staff members as needed Monitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operation Manages performance of services provided by contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) Prepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care Ensures staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment for all areas Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs Observes and evaluates the performance of all center personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care and services Counsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and/or terminations Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care Analyzes data from quality assurance performance-improvement program and prepares reports and action plans Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnel Regular and predictable attendance Attends all required education Serves in the role of Disaster Coordinator and works with applicable agencies Medical Staff Maintains open line of communication with Medical Director, Anesthesia Director, and QAPI Chairman Oversees medical staff/allied health credentialing program Coordinates with Medical Director ongoing and event related Peer Review Processes Maintains confidentiality of medical staff/allied health credentialing files Regulatory: Remains current on applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting-body standards Submits required reports on a timely basis Develops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices to meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting organizations Reviews policies/procedures to ensure continued compliance with state, federal, and accrediting-body rules, regulations, and standards Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI): Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted quality assessment, performance improvement program Assists in the maintenance, education, and implementation of the centers policies and procedures to the Governing Board, the QAPI committee (as required) and the wider Healthcare team Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted compliance program Actively contributes to the QAPI process and identifies his or her own role and contributions Ability to analyze data from performance improvement program, prepare reports, and develop action plans for presentation to the QAPI Committee Serves on the Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee Safety: Implements best practices and regulations adopted, to provide safety in the workplace Monitors the Center's physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiencies Monitors the care, cleaning, and required maintenance of equipment to maintain proper working conditions. Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomes Works with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/procedure compliance Submits information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reports Ensures OSHA regulations are met, clinical staff are educated, and supplies are readily available Maintenance and Materials Management: Identifies need for new/different items, in regard to trends and center needs, within budget allowances, to promote cost effectiveness, and minimize waste Promotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resources, utilizing Materials Management principals Analyzes and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements within the center Ensures center is maintained to provide a comfortable and safe working environment Chairs or participates on designated committees Ensures adequate inventory and manages new product/equipment implementation Monitors and verifies required materials management documentation (i.e., purchase orders, invoices, delivery receipts etc.) are current and complete Ensures appropriate purchasing practices are followed Marketing: Assists with marketing plan in collaboration with management company and Governing Board Markets to physicians and their staff (as required by center) Maintains awareness of medical community and assesses new provider's candidacy for medical staff membership Financial: Monitors and analyzes monthly operating reports (MOR) Promotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resources Assists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets Submits reports on the Center's fiscal, human, and material resource requirements Conducts and analyzes cost benefit analysis to identify potential cost-effective improvements and make recommendations Approves payroll submissions Professional Competence: Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnel Essential Values, Codes of Conduct: Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct Adheres to the Nursing Scope of Practice
for Registered Nurses only Promotes patient safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain
The Center's management company, AMSURG is a nationally recognized leader in the strategic and operational management of ambulatory surgery centers with medical specialties ranging from gastroenterology to ophthalmology and orthopedics. With more than 250 surgery centers across the U.S., we partner with physicians and health systems to deliver the highest standards of patient care and quality. Through AMSURG, our clinician-led organization is changing the face of healthcare by delivering high-quality care that puts the patient first. Established in 1999, Linden Surgical Center is a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical center that specializes in providing orthopedic surgery, sports medicine surgery, interventional pain management, and podiatric surgery. For the last twenty years, Linden Surgical Center has been providing high-quality care to our patients and community regardless of their background and previous medical history. We provide this care in a highly compassionate and cost-effective manner. Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating and directing activities of the Center according to accepted standards. Responsible for the fiscal activities of the center. Works collaboratively with Nurse Manager, Clinical Director, or Charge Nurse (as required) to oversee the supervision and direction of nursing care and patient scheduling, according to the centers policies, procedures, and objectives. Responsible for management of all aspects of personnel, education of personnel, and administrative duties. Works closely with the Governor's Board and center staff in coordinating patient and staff service functions. Position Qualifications: Associates and/or Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university Master's degree preferred At least five (5) years of healthcare-management experience At least one (1) year experience in an ASC CPR certification and/or ACLS-PALS certification (as required by Center) Evidence of leadership qualities Strong ethical and moral character references Language skills adequate for high-level written, interpersonal, and telephone communication in American English Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Powerpoint Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Operations: Monitors FTE utilization and makes recommendations to promote cost-effective man-hour practices Oversees the comprehensive and informative orientation programs for new employees in all clinical areas Directs and participates in Center committees, meetings, in-services, and activities Provides input regarding short and long term goals of the Center Ensures center is clean and facility is maintained per policy, accreditation, and regulatory compliance Ensures equipment is clean, disinfected, sterile (as required), and operational at all times
Ensures continuing education for clinical staff members as needed Monitors operational activities for effective and efficient management of daily operation Manages performance of services provided by contracted providers (e.g., pathology, radiology, housekeeping) Prepares or delegates staffing schedules in accordance with vacations, holidays, daily personnel assignments and duties according to experience and skill level to provide quality patient care Ensures staff are cross-trained (as appropriate) to provide a productive and efficient work environment for all areas Reviews daily time and attendance sheets and maintains attendance logs Observes and evaluates the performance of all center personnel and works to continuously improve the quality of care and services Counsels center personnel and makes recommendations for salary adjustments, promotions, and/or terminations Evaluates suggestions, grievances, and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care Analyzes data from quality assurance performance-improvement program and prepares reports and action plans Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnel Regular and predictable attendance Attends all required education Serves in the role of Disaster Coordinator and works with applicable agencies Medical Staff Maintains open line of communication with Medical Director, Anesthesia Director, and QAPI Chairman Oversees medical staff/allied health credentialing program Coordinates with Medical Director ongoing and event related Peer Review Processes Maintains confidentiality of medical staff/allied health credentialing files Regulatory: Remains current on applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and professional and accrediting-body standards Submits required reports on a timely basis Develops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, regulations, programs, and recommended practices to meet requirements of regulatory and accrediting organizations Reviews policies/procedures to ensure continued compliance with state, federal, and accrediting-body rules, regulations, and standards Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI): Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted quality assessment, performance improvement program Assists in the maintenance, education, and implementation of the centers policies and procedures to the Governing Board, the QAPI committee (as required) and the wider Healthcare team Assists in the implementation and maintenance of the center's adopted compliance program Actively contributes to the QAPI process and identifies his or her own role and contributions Ability to analyze data from performance improvement program, prepare reports, and develop action plans for presentation to the QAPI Committee Serves on the Quality Assessment, Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee Safety: Implements best practices and regulations adopted, to provide safety in the workplace Monitors the Center's physical environment and initiates methods for maintaining safety, comfort, cleanliness, and efficiencies Monitors the care, cleaning, and required maintenance of equipment to maintain proper working conditions. Identifies and evaluates need for items relative to trends, center personnel requests, and positive patient outcomes Works with the Safety Officer to resolve observed or suspected safety violations and hazards to ensure policy/procedure compliance Submits information to licensed (as state required) healthcare risk manager, for preparation of risk management reports Ensures OSHA regulations are met, clinical staff are educated, and supplies are readily available Maintenance and Materials Management: Identifies need for new/different items, in regard to trends and center needs, within budget allowances, to promote cost effectiveness, and minimize waste Promotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resources, utilizing Materials Management principals Analyzes and makes recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements within the center Ensures center is maintained to provide a comfortable and safe working environment Chairs or participates on designated committees Ensures adequate inventory and manages new product/equipment implementation Monitors and verifies required materials management documentation (i.e., purchase orders, invoices, delivery receipts etc.) are current and complete Ensures appropriate purchasing practices are followed Marketing: Assists with marketing plan in collaboration with management company and Governing Board Markets to physicians and their staff (as required by center) Maintains awareness of medical community and assesses new provider's candidacy for medical staff membership Financial: Monitors and analyzes monthly operating reports (MOR) Promotes cost containment and efficient use of Center resources Assists in the development and implementation of capital and operating budgets Submits reports on the Center's fiscal, human, and material resource requirements Conducts and analyzes cost benefit analysis to identify potential cost-effective improvements and make recommendations Approves payroll submissions Professional Competence: Participates in continuing education and other learning experiences Maintains membership in relevant professional organizations Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities Shares knowledge gained in continuing education with center personnel Essential Values, Codes of Conduct: Demonstrates knowledge of and adheres to the Code of Conduct Adheres to the Nursing Scope of Practice
for Registered Nurses only Promotes patient safety and communicates concerns appropriately, following Chain