Nursing Director

American Vision Partners

  • Flagstaff, AZ
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 days ago
Company Intro:At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 120 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees! Overview:As the Director of Nursing, you'll be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all activities of the assigned facilities within the assigned territory according to the affiliates of American Vision Partners policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives. Responsibilities:
  • Philosophy
  • Performs in accordance with the facilities policies and procedures
  • Follows the facility's standards for ethical business conduct
  • Conducts self as positive role model and team member
  • Recognizes patients’ rights and responsibilities in performance of job duties.
  • Supports AVP ideology and is committed to promoting fiscally and clinically sound surgery center.
  • General
  • Participates in committees, meetings, in-services and activities.
  • Recommends short term and long term goals for the facilities and leadership team.
  • Recommends action plan for achieving goals based on SLT guidance.
  • Monitors and handles maintenance of environment of care of facility.
  • Evaluates need for new/different items relative to trends and needs of community.
  • Coordinates with facility's arrangement with the contracted service providers.
  • Leads direct reports by providing guidance, coaching and growth opportunities.
  • Works closely with surrounding Clinic Directors, Office Managers and AVP Leaders to ensure success.
  • Financial Practices
  • Promotes cost containment and efficient use of facility resources.
  • Analyzes work areas and make recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements.
  • Processes and monitors payroll for accuracy, timeliness and compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinates purchasing of surgery and facility equipment/supplies to provided highest level of care within budget.
  • Compliance Program
  • Contributes to the progress and development of compliance program.
  • Performs according to established compliance policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates with Compliance Office and Director to support and promote compliance, policies and procedures.
  • Quality
  • Contribute to progress and development of quality assessment.
  • Performs according to established guidelines policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates activities with Director of Quality to promote staff involvements.
  • Evaluate suggestions, grievances and processes objectively to identify ways to improve performance standards.
  • Safety / Risk Management
  • Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performance of job duties.
  • Works to resolve observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance>
  • Serves as internal risk manager and oversees the safety and risk-management program for patients, staff and employees.
  • Personnel
  • Implements approved personnel policies according to applicable state and federal laws.
  • Completes or oversees evaluation process for all employees.
  • Oversees and contributes to the employees’ orientation and mandatory education program.
  • Directs in-service education programs with regard to purpose, content, and need; ensures staff attendance.
  • Maintains confidential personnel files according to state and federal guidelines.
  • Maintains open lines of communication with People Services team.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science degree strongly desired
  • REQUIRED: State of AZ RN license
  • REQUIRED: Working knowledge of all aspects regarding optometric care
  • Certified Ophthalmic Executive (COE) of Corporate Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (CCOA) preferred
  • Minimum of four years’ Ophthalmology management experience preferred
  • Strong financial aptitude and computer skills
  • Experience with a fully-integrated medical office software package is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
  • Ability to problem solve and make decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to delegate and supervise a team
  • Dedication to high quality patient care
Benefits & Perks:Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!

American Vision Partners