RN NURSE MANAGER – OPERATING ROOM

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager to oversee the daily operations of an Operating Room department. This position reports to the Director and has 24-hour responsibility for nursing personnel, ancillary staff, and patient care within the assigned area.

The Nurse Manager provides clinical leadership, supports staff development, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains appropriate staffing levels, and promotes a safe, high-quality patient care environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide leadership and operational oversight for the Operating Room department.
Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care delivery systems.
Maintain safe and appropriate staffing levels while meeting productivity standards.
Provide clinical support, guidance, and resources to nursing staff.
Promote effective working relationships among nursing staff and interdisciplinary teams.
Participate in nursing leadership and organizational meetings.
Develop and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Support compliance with The Joint Commission (TJC) and applicable regulatory standards.
Conduct daily patient and employee rounding and monthly off-shift rounding.
Participate in staff recruitment, retention, hiring, and termination processes.
Oversee employee orientation, education, competency, development, and certification requirements.
Participate in organizational committees and leadership development programs.
Manage departmental budgets, productivity, and capital planning.
Conduct annual employee performance evaluations.
Mentor, coach, and develop clinical coordinators and nursing staff.
Maintain 24/7 operational responsibility for the assigned department.
Conduct monthly staff meetings and maintain required documentation.
Address employee performance and disciplinary matters in coordination with leadership.
Develop, communicate, and implement department policies and procedures.
Conduct monthly safety rounds to promote a safe patient care environment.
Support the organization's mission, values, policies, customer service standards, and ethical practices.
Ensure patient care is appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years of RN experience – Required.
2+ years of Operating Room experience – Required.
1+ year of nursing supervision experience in an acute care setting within the most recent 2 years – Required.
Previous nursing management experience – Highly Preferred.
Active Michigan RN License – Required.
COVID-19 vaccination required; exemptions may be permitted.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

BLS – American Heart Association.
ACLS – American Heart Association.
CNOR Certification.

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

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