What are the key elements of the job description, your title and your role in the department/area you manage?
Title is RN Supervisor Neurosurgery. Responsible for the Neurosurgery OR nurses and surgical techs. Coordinate staff schedule, supplies, instrumentation, surgeon requests and preferences, and facilitate the surgery schedule each day. Collaboration with other departments to ensure the OR needs are met.
How would you describe your role in your clinical setting?
The role is dynamic and is dependent on the day. I ensure the OR team has the appropriate support, equipment, and instrumentation needed for the day. I do a lot of behind the scenes work anticipating the needs of the day and troubleshooting any potential issues.
Do you see yourself as a leader or manager or do you consider your role comingled?
I see myself as both a leader and manager. The leadership …show more content…
Change is consistent. Changes are made to provide the best patient care, promote staff satisfaction, and promote the overall well being of the institution.
Does your institution look to advance “shining stars”?
Career development is an ongoing discussion and part of yearly reviews. Opportunities for QI projects and committee involvement are available for staff.
Does the institution you work for embrace QSEN’s six core-competencies (Magnet Status) and if so how do you see yourself incorporating the 6 core competencies of QSEN into your professional practice?
•Patient-Centered Care-institution primary values are research, education, and patient care. The philosophy is the needs of the patient come first so every decision and action made is with the patient’s best interest in mind.
•Teamwork & Collaboration-Interdisciplinary collaboration (Instrument Processing, Supply Chain, ICU) on efficiency strategies. LEAN projects to reduce waste opportunities and identify inefficiencies.
•Evidence Based Practice-AORN is our reference for best practices in the
Title is RN Supervisor Neurosurgery. Responsible for the Neurosurgery OR nurses and surgical techs. Coordinate staff schedule, supplies, instrumentation, surgeon requests and preferences, and facilitate the surgery schedule each day. Collaboration with other departments to ensure the OR needs are met.
How would you describe your role in your clinical setting?
The role is dynamic and is dependent on the day. I ensure the OR team has the appropriate support, equipment, and instrumentation needed for the day. I do a lot of behind the scenes work anticipating the needs of the day and troubleshooting any potential issues.
Do you see yourself as a leader or manager or do you consider your role comingled?
I see myself as both a leader and manager. The leadership …show more content…
Change is consistent. Changes are made to provide the best patient care, promote staff satisfaction, and promote the overall well being of the institution.
Does your institution look to advance “shining stars”?
Career development is an ongoing discussion and part of yearly reviews. Opportunities for QI projects and committee involvement are available for staff.
Does the institution you work for embrace QSEN’s six core-competencies (Magnet Status) and if so how do you see yourself incorporating the 6 core competencies of QSEN into your professional practice?
•Patient-Centered Care-institution primary values are research, education, and patient care. The philosophy is the needs of the patient come first so every decision and action made is with the patient’s best interest in mind.
•Teamwork & Collaboration-Interdisciplinary collaboration (Instrument Processing, Supply Chain, ICU) on efficiency strategies. LEAN projects to reduce waste opportunities and identify inefficiencies.
•Evidence Based Practice-AORN is our reference for best practices in the