In collaboration with the Manager, interviews and selects staff. Provides input and recommendations on clinical ladders, promotions/demotions, progressive discipline and staff participation in unit projects.

Supports the Manager in collecting information for accreditation surveys and departmental audits. Actively assists the Manager with implementation of the recommended changes.

Provides direct patient care as needed.

Supports and enforces organization standards and requirements including but not limited to, compliance regulations, fire, safety/disaster programs, and infection control policies/procedures.

Recommends and initiates various personnel actions including but not limited to hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, and promotions; make work assignments and review and edit work of direct reports. Ensures staff members are adequately trained and are competent to perform all required job tasks.

In conjunction with the Perioperative Educator, assures that orientees are provided with a preceptor to facilitate the completion of the orientation guidelines. Recommends staff development and identifies educational needs for all roles.

Identifies daily staffing needs in accordance with budget and target guidelines. Proactively reviews future schedules (next day, three days, and one week in advance) to anticipate the need for staffing adjustments. Manage and monitor schedules for changes.

Manages the day-to-day operations of running the department, including practice standards, staffing and quality assurance.

Serves as a role model and resource.

Manage daily Kronos edits and perform edits for manager final sign off every other Monday.

Complete daily rounds including, patient, staff, and surgeon rounding every quarter.

Completes audits that directly impact practice, and then send follow up e-mails for immediate feedback and if possible face-to-face education.

In absence of manager respond to customer service issues with patients, families, MD and all other staff.

Monitor on time starts, OR efficiency, and patient flow.

Assists in development and review of department policies, procedures, standing orders, and competencies