Supervisor - Surgery

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.

The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Pay Rate: $38.02-$60.83 hourly

Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day activities of a functional area of a department/unit.  Supervises the work of employees. 

May provide input for development of budgets.  Responsible for monitoring compliance and maintaining expenses within approved budget.  Independent decision making is limited to the current shift responsibilities and interactions within prescribed policies. Participates in the planning of policies, standards and objectives that will provide the center with effective nursing services. 

Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance to the established FMC policies, procedures and guidelines.

Job Expectations and Responsibilities:

1.  Manages the day-to-day activities of the department/area.
2. Participates in the interviewing and selecting process.
3. Assigns work and follows up on work on of the employees.
4. Provides input and assists with the performance appraisal process.
5. Monitors education requirements of staff.
6. Oversees orientation of new employees.
7. Assists with the facilitation of disciplinary actions.
8. Maintains schedule and assures staffing levels are appropriate.
9. Oversees timekeeping, overtime, and time off requests.
10. Assists with development, facilitation and implementation of departmental projects.
11. Cover for the Team Leader IV as needed.
12. Coordinate and facilitate new projects within the department - which would include, but not limited to education, new supplies, equipment, etc. 

Physical Capacity Demand

Medium Work:  Exerting up to 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10-25 pounds of force

                        frequently, and/or a negligible up to 10 pounds amount of force often.

Job Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure/Certification:  Valid license to practice Nursing in the State of Ohio required. BLS required.  ACLS and PALS may be required, or obtained, within 12 months of hire.

Experience:  3 years perioperative experience required.

Job-related Skills:  Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; ability to problem-solve and facilitate resolution to issues; demonstrates ability to handle multiple priorities; ability to make independent decisions.