Nurse Manager

About the Role

The Nurse Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the PACU and Medical-Surgical areas at Summit Surgical. This position leads all nursing staff, ensures high-quality patient care, maintains regulatory compliance, and fosters a positive work environment for staff development and patient satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Staff Management:
  • Recruit, hire, train, and supervise Pre Op, PACU, and hospital nursing staff.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to ensure staff competency and professional growth.
  • Develop and implement staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient care.
• Clinical Oversight:
  • Ensure compliance with established nursing standards, protocols, and regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor patient outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives as needed.
  • Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
• Operational Efficiency:
  • Oversee the efficient utilization of resources, including equipment, supplies, and personnel.
  • Monitor policies and procedures to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance departmental performance and patient satisfaction.
• Patient Care:
  • Ensure the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care in accordance with established protocols and best practices.
  • Address patient concerns and complaints promptly and effectively, seeking to resolve issues and improve the overall patient experience.
  • Foster a culture of excellence in patient care and customer service among nursing staff.
• Education and Training:
  • Provide ongoing education and training to nursing staff to ensure competency in clinical skills, patient care practices, and safety protocols.
  • Facilitate professional development opportunities and encourage staff participation in continuing education programs.

Requirements

• RN required, BSN preferred.
• Current RN (Registered Nurse) licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards of care.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Working Conditions

This position works in varied environments including medical offices, acute care facilities, operating rooms, and recovery rooms, as well as potential for off-premise work and travel. Regularly exposed to patients’ conditions and some unpleasant sights, various odors, noise, bodily fluids, and communicable diseases. Constant interaction with co-workers, patients, vendors, and the general public, which may involve individuals who are angry, upset, or ill. Potential for stressful circumstances to occur.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily an active position requiring walking, bending, stooping, crawling, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds (at times up to 75 pounds).
• Potential for long periods of standing.
• Must have visual acuity and manual dexterity to interface with computers and other facility operating systems.
• Must have auditory acuity to effectively interact with patients and the public.

Schedule

Regular business workdays are Monday through Friday, with regular business hours of 8 AM–5 PM. This position works varied hours per week depending on the scope of open projects, business needs, and supervisory approval. This role often requires time outside of the regular business schedule.