Manager Ambulatory Surgery Center

Meritus Ambulatory Surgery Center conveniently located on the Meritus Health Medical Campus is seeking a dynamic and experienced Ambulatory Surgery Center Manager to lead our dedicated team and ensure the smooth operation of our center. We are multi-specialty ASC providing efficient, high quality surgical service in a professional friendly environment. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient experiences and surgical outcomes. The Manager of our ASC will be a Registered Nurse who is responsible for day-to-day oversight of center operations as well as coordinating peri-operative care of the patient.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee day-to-day operations of the ASC, including patient scheduling, pre-operative assessments, surgical procedures, recovery, and discharge.
2. Lead and manage a team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff to deliver quality patient care.
3. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient workflows and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
4. Collaborate with surgeons, anesthetists, nurses, and other stakeholders to promote seamless patient care and optimal surgical outcomes.
5. Monitor and optimize resource utilization, including operating rooms, equipment, and staffing, to achieve financial and operational goals.
6. Ensure the ASC's compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards (e.g., CMS, AAAHC), and best practices.
7. Drive quality improvement initiatives, conduct performance reviews, data analysis, and audits to enhance patient safety and care quality.
8. Maintain positive relationships with referring physicians, external partners, and patients to enhance the center's reputation and patient volume.
9. Collaborate with the financial department to develop and manage the center's budget, control costs, and maximize revenue.

Education: Registered Nurse with Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or Business Management or Healthcare Administration.

Experience: Requires a minimum of 5 years-experience as a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year in an ambulatory/outpatient surgery setting.  Requires at least 2 years management experience.

Licensure: Current license to practice as Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland, or if resident of a state that participates in Nurse Multi-State Compact agreement, holds Registered Nurse License from that state that is designated as "Compact" or "Multi-State Privilege" using primary source verification and provides additional documentation as required by the Maryland Board of Nursing.  RN License from a compact state with a designation of "Single State" does not meet the requirement and nurse must obtain a Maryland license.  BLS and ACLS required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of organizational policies, regulations and procedures to administer patient care
2. Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to effectively administer patient care
3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
4. Skilled in applying and modifying principles, methods and techniques of medicine necessary to provide ongoing patient care
5. Skilled in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding to correspondence
6. Ability to develop and maintain quality control standards
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public
8. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
9. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
10. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
11. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment
12. Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

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