REGISTERED NURSE MANAGER - SURGICAL SERVICES

Job Responsibilities

• Affirms the provision of professional nursing care within the Operating Room through assessment, planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of nursing care provided to all surgery patients.
• Collaborates with the OR Educator in the education and training of all department staff, both in the initial implementation phase and on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluates departmental staffing needs and develops strategies to meet those needs.
• Develops and implements goals and objectives for the department, evaluates their effectiveness, and adjusts as necessary.
• Maintains and interprets policies and procedures for the department, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
• Ensures the implementation of professional nursing care for all patients.
• Liaises between OR staff, administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments.
• Conducts performance appraisals in collaboration with clinical unit leadership.
• Participates in facility management team meetings.
• Collaborates with the director, administration, finance department, and unit leadership in both operating and capital budget processes.

Job Qualifications

• At least 2 years of Operating Room acute care leadership experience with a minimum of 5 years of RN staff level operating room experience.
• Strong clinical knowledge in surgical nursing.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Current State of Texas RN license or compact state license required.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required.
• CNOR certification preferred.