Manager Perioperative Service

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JOB INFORMATION

Effective Date:

10/1/2023

Entity:

Wisconsin

Job Code:

801010

Job Title:

Manager Perioperative Service

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Management Level:

Manager/Program Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Perioperative Services Manager is responsible for perioperative operations and directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care programs for the perioperative patient population. The position provides direction and leadership to ensure UW Health meets the 'Quadruple Aim' of great patient care and improved population health within an efficient cost structure while improving the work life of providers and staff. Principal responsibilities include leading daily operations, establishing and maintaining clinical standards of care, managing staff and resources, facilitating research and education, establishing strategic plans and oversight, and maintaining compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations. The role establishes quality improvement efforts to support the delivery of patient and family-focused care and knowledge-based decision making as the framework for superior delivery of care. The Manager, Perioperative Service facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration among disciplines regarding the identification, planning, and provision of high quality, cost-effective care.

This position actively supports an aligned approach toward the development and administration of surgical services policies, procedures, and guidelines throughout all UW Health Surgical Service Departments and participates in system wide problem solving, sharing of data, and other collaborative efforts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

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Lead the day-to-day operation and coordination of patient care services.

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Improve patient, provider, and staff satisfaction.

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Identify opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and improved outcomes.

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Identify indicators to measure, evaluate, and improve care. Assure appropriate quality monitoring occurs to improve practice and reduce the potential for patient complications.

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Develop a strong, collaborative relationship with physicians, medical directors, other department leaders, and surgical services vendors.

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Assure that patient/family centered care is provided within the Surgical Services and Nursing Department’s established standards.

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Assure compliance with applicable surgical service standards, Joint Commission standards, state codes, and other legal requirements.

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Initiate the development and revision of policies and procedures specific to the programs of care.

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Direct and evaluate the department’s workforce in terms of overall staffing and scheduling, adjusting to changes in care requirements, patient census, and staffing resources.

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Recruit staff members who are in congruence with service excellence and quality patient care.

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Develop staffing models in conjunction with specialty and patient care needs.

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Engage in ongoing feedback to the effectiveness of staff members in their roles.

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Identify and establish clinical learning opportunities for students in various health care disciplines. Monitor student performance in conjunction with nursing and medical faculty.

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Prepare and/or participate in preparation of operating budgets, including volume projections and expense and revenues estimates, in collaboration with the Director of Surgical Services.

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Analyze and monitor actual budget performance and address variances.

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Institute necessary modifications to procedures and department resource commitments as financial changes dictate.

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Develop and monitor a system for timely, accurate charge entry and reconciliation.

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Research new technology in supplies and equipment and evaluate for quality or cost improvements.

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Assure that space is utilized or altered to maximize safety and efficiency.

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Prepare documentation and participate in evaluation and acquisition of capital equipment and supplies.

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Support the planning and participate in clinical research as approved by the Department of Nursing, UW Health, and/or the University of Wisconsin.

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Promote both staff and personal professional growth.

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Serve on Surgical Services, Nursing Department, UW Health, and medical staff committees as requested or as guided by professional interest.

As needed, additional responsibilities reasonably within the scope of duties and physical requirements may be assigned.  ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE UW HEALTH PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND RESPECT FOR PEOPLE COMMITTMENTS.

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Clinical

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN).

Required

Master’s degree in Nursing.

Preferred

Three (3) years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success.

Required

Five (5) years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success.

Preferred

Prior surgical services experience and/or experience working in an academic medical center or complex healthcare system.

Preferred

Wisconsin RN license.

Required

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND REGISTRATIONS MUST BE MAINTAINED PER UW HEALTH POLICY. 

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Excellent interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.

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Possession of analytical decision-making skills necessary to quickly assess and resolve complex logistical, technical, and patient care problems and issues.

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Ability to train, motivate, and supervise subordinate staff.

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Ability to address and manage conflict in a direct and professional manner.

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Ability to build collaborative relationships with providers.

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High emotional intelligence as evidenced by ability to evaluate/perceive a situation from multiple lenses and understand various perspectives in coming to problem resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

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Sedentary: Ability to lift up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as dockets, ledgers and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one, which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

Up to 10#

Negligible

Negligible

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Light: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may only be negligible amount, a job is in this category when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

up to 20#

Up to 10# or requires significant walking or standing or requires pushing/pulling of arm/leg controls.

Negligible or constant push/pull of items of negligible weight

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Medium: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

20-50#

10-25#

Negligible-10#

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Heavy: Ability to lift up to 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

50-100#

25-50#

10-20#

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Very Heavy: Ability to lift over 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing over 50 pounds.

Over 100#

Over 50#

Over 20#

Other - list any other physical requirements or bona fide occupational qualifications not indicated above:

Over 50 lbs.

UW Health does not require, nor does it expect that its employees lift more than 50 lbs unassisted. Objects in excess of 50 lbs should be lifted or moved with mechanical means or through a team lift. Employees in patient care areas are expected to utilize mechanical lifts and adhere to the "Use of Mechanical Lifts (Liko)" policy in the Patient Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE ALL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB WITH OR WITHOUT AN APPROVED ACCOMODATION. Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.