Operating Room Manager Patient Care Services

Mission and Overview

Under the direction of the Chief Nursing Officer, responsible for supervising and assisting in the daily clinical management for the unit(s) of the assigned shift, to accomplish the specific unit/department objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains quality services through consistent application of policies, procedures, protocols and standards of care.
• Clinical resources and support for staff.
• Identifies problems related to the functioning of the unit, recommends solutions, and takes corrective action to resolve them.
• Captures and arranges staffing for unit.
• Provides effective input into hiring, termination, discipline, assignment, and evaluation of work for employees.
• Participates in orientation of new employees.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature.
• Participates in supervisory duties as required, i.e., helping with relief of open shifts, on-call alternating holidays.
• Staff Education - input and/or coordination of unit in-services.
• Coaches staff to develop stronger decision-making skills.
• Work to improve patient care standards within the area of responsibility.
• Participates in immediate resolution of patient incidents and patient/family concerns.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience in unit specialty
• Management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or must be obtained within three (5) years of hire or transfer. Hired or transferred on or after January 1, 2024, must obtain within three (3) years of hire or transfer.
• BLS Certification
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree in Nursing
• PREFERRED: ALS Certified, PALS Certification