Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

Company Overview:

Join a top-tier client at the forefront of surgical healthcare delivery. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Manager for our Surgical Services department. Experience the satisfaction of leading a skilled team in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Manager of Surgical Services ensures professional nursing care delivery within the Operating Room. This leadership role involves assessing, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating nursing care for surgery patients. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the OR Educator for department staff training, participate in strategic facility management initiatives, and liaise between OR staff, administration, medical staff, and other departments to achieve seamless operation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Deliver and oversee professional nursing care within the Operating Room.

- Collaborate with the OR Educator for staff education and training during implementation and on an ongoing basis.

- Conduct department-specific needs assessments for staff development.

- Develop and implement department goals, objectives, and evaluation measures.

- Create, maintain, and interpret policies and procedures. Ensure fiscal responsibility within the department.

- Serve as a liaison between OR staff, administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments.

- Conduct performance appraisals in collaboration with clinical unit leadership.

- Actively participate in facility management team meetings.

- Work closely with the director, administration, finance department, and unit leadership on operating and capital budget processes.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room acute care leadership experience.

- At least 5 years of RN staff-level operating room experience.

- Strong clinical knowledge in surgical nursing.

- Bachelor's degree required.

- Current State of Texas RN license or compact state license mandatory.

- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.

- CNOR certification preferred.