OR Nurse Manager

We are seeking a OR Nurse Manager, internally referred to as our Nursing Manager in the Operating Room (OR) at St John Hospital (Leavenworth, KS), a member of Prime Healthcare. As an OR Nurse Manager for outpatient surgery procedures, you will oversee all aspects of patient care, resource management, and operational efficiency to ensure safe and effective outcomes for patients undergoing surgical interventions. This is a complex role that will involve coordination, supervision, and clinical oversight.

Bonus Options: $20K bonus (paid out as stipends every 90 days) 

Shift’s Available: Days – Monday through Friday 

Employment Type: Full Time - No Weekends

Hours: 8hr

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: 

• Must have a current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse.
• A minimum of two years supervisory/management experience.
• At least two years of experience in Surgical Nursing.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS(AHA) upon hire and maintenance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels for outpatient procedures in the Operating Room (OR), which may involve creating schedules, assigning staff, and coordinating with other departments to meet patient needs while optimizing efficiency.
• Manage resources within the OR, including medical equipment, supplies, and medications required for outpatient procedures, including that all necessary materials are available and in good working condition.
• As the RN Manager for the OR, you will supervise patient care coordination throughout outpatient surgery procedures, ensure patients are adequately prepared, coordinate with anesthesia providers, and oversee post-procedure care and recovery.
• Ensure that all outpatient procedures in the OR meet regulatory and quality standards, which involves adherence to infection control protocols, patient safety measures, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to Operating Room staff, including circulating nurses, scrub nurses, surgical technologists, and other support personnel, you may also provide guidance on patient care issues, assist with complex cases, and facilitate staff training and development.
• Ensure effective teamwork and coordination, facilitate communication among surgical team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in outpatient procedures and throughout the perioperative process.
• Event of emergencies or complications during outpatient procedures, the RN OR Manager will provide leadership and direction to the surgical team, coordinate efforts to ensure prompt and appropriate patient care.
• Consult with staff, physicians, and nurse executives on nursing issues and hospital policy interpretation to meet patient needs, while also overseeing performance improvement and quality improvement activities and contributing to departmental budget formulation.

It will be great if you also happen to have these qualifications but not required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR).

As we all know, compensation isn’t just the salary. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare):

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options.
• Employer 401K options.
• Secondary insurance options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Many other amazing benefits.

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