Assistant RN Manager - Periop Services - Lakewood - FT Days

University of California, IrvineLakewood, CA
Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services supports in the day-to-day clinical operations, staff management, and quality oversight of perioperative services within an assigned facility or defined service area. The incumbent assists in directing the activities of perioperative coworkers ensuring that all patient care activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and departmental policies and procedures. This role shares accountability for staffing and scheduling coordination, staff competency, daily workflow management, supply and resource utilization, and the maintenance of a safe and therapeutic surgical environment. The Assistant Nurse Manager assists in the onboarding and orientation of new staff, supports the performance evaluation process, provides ongoing coaching and mentorship to frontline coworkers. The incumbent contributes to performance improvement initiatives, participates in quality and safety reviews, and helps implement departmental goals and operational changes as directed. This position works under direction and oversight and exercises sound independent judgment in managing unit-level operational and clinical issues within the assigned perioperative area.

Requirements

  • Prior management/leadership experience in an acute care setting
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in Perioperative Services, preferably the Operating Room
  • Knowledge of Title 22 and Joint Commission Requirements
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
  • Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support
  • Bachelor of Science, Nursing
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
  • Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

  • Supports in the day-to-day clinical operations, staff management, and quality oversight of perioperative services.
  • Assists in directing the activities of perioperative coworkers ensuring safe, efficient patient care.
  • Shares accountability for staffing and scheduling coordination, staff competency, daily workflow management, and supply/resource utilization.
  • Assists in the onboarding and orientation of new staff.
  • Supports the performance evaluation process.
  • Provides ongoing coaching and mentorship to frontline coworkers.
  • Contributes to performance improvement initiatives.
  • Participates in quality and safety reviews.
  • Helps implement departmental goals and operational changes.

Benefits

  • medical insurance
  • sick and vacation time
  • retirement savings plans
  • access to a number of discounts and perks
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