Associate Nurse Manager - Outpatient Surgery

The Ohio State University

About The Position

The Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) assists with planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating patient care operations for designated areas on a 24-hour basis. The ANM helps operationalize the Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals and supports an environment aligned with the nursing professional practice model. The role contributes to ongoing Nursing Department operations and, under the Nurse Manager’s guidance, assists with managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating patient care staff. Collaboration with other departments and areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential. The Eye and Ear Institute provides specialized outpatient surgical care in ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, and other same-day procedures. Nursing care in the OR and Pre-Op/PACU supports the perioperative experience, including pre-surgical assessments, intraoperative circulating or scrub roles, and post-anesthesia recovery. The unit is described as collaborative and fast-paced, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and patient experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Current Ohio RN license.
Two years of clinical experience as a registered nurse in a patient care setting.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist with planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating patient care operations for designated areas.
Help operationalize the Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals.
Contribute to the ongoing operations of the Nursing Department.
Under the Nurse Manager’s guidance, assist in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating patient care staff.
Collaborate with other departments and areas related to patient care operations and services.