Surgical Services Nursing Manager

About the Role

As a Surgical Services Manager RN, you will serve as a working manager responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Main OR and Scheduling. You will collaborate closely with OR personnel, anesthesiologists, and surgeons to maintain the physical plant and ensure effective department coverage. This role involves planning, directing, and controlling staffing assignments, conducting performance appraisals, and establishing employee goals. You will also participate in process improvement activities, budget and inventory control, and staff development while acting as a change agent through role modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day operations of the Main OR and Scheduling.
• Maintain the physical plant in collaboration with OR personnel, anesthesiologists, and surgeons.
• Plan, direct, and control staffing assignments to ensure effective department coverage.
• Conduct personnel performance appraisals and establish goals for each employee.
• Participate in unit activities and operations, observing facility conditions and addressing potential problems.
• Engage in process improvement activities and act as a change agent through role modeling.
• Participate in budget and inventory control.
• Support staff and self-development initiatives.

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of experience in the OR.
• One year in a charge nurse position in the OR.

About the Facility

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, the facility includes a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. Key specialties include:

• A renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team.
• The region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
• Outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, located on-site.
• A 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
• High-acuity surgical services, including spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery.
• The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute.

The hospital has earned Magnet® accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest distinction for nursing practice and quality patient care. HCA Healthcare, the parent organization, has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute over ten times.

Benefits

St. David’s Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package supporting health, life, career, and retirement for colleagues, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with low or no copays for many services, including prescription drug, behavioral health, free telemedicine, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending accounts.
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and long-term care coverage.
• Moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 10% discount on HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family-building benefits (Progyny) and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, and event planning.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other programs.
• Retirement readiness services, rollover assistance, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance, including tuition support, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program, including paid time off, paid family leave, and long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full- and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.