Clinical Nurse Manager, SPA/PACU

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

4d•$200,096 - $320,154

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Manager provides overall operational and clinical nursing leadership for the SPA (Special Procedures Admitting) and PACU (Recovery) departments. The role plans and organizes nursing operations and resources to support effective, efficient patient care in compliance with applicable laws, standards, regulations, and organizational policies. It identifies best practices, standardizes workflows, and develops and implements plans for operational change. The manager establishes and manages capital and operational budgets, builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and provides guidance or direct intervention in complex situations. This role requires call and rotating weekend coverage with other leaders.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Current California Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required for the department.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required for the department.
Eight years of recent relevant experience.
Solid understanding of department operations and workflows and their effects on other departments.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including team building, coaching, and mentoring.
Clinical proficiency and knowledge to plan and coordinate patient care.
Knowledge of applicable state, federal, local, and accreditation standards and ability to interpret and implement them.
Understanding of the healthcare financial environment and ability to develop and manage a budget.
Ability to address age-specific patient needs.
Tactical and analytical planning skills, including developing plans, identifying obstacles, and resolving operational issues.
Ability to build effective working partnerships and handle confidential and sensitive issues.
Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to handle difficult circumstances and make sound business decisions with little direction.
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Organizational and time-management skills, including prioritizing multiple projects while maintaining quality service and business results.
Customer-service focus and ability to work with diverse populations while respecting cultural and linguistic differences and fostering inclusion.
Working knowledge of wage and hour laws.
Ability to use essential software and applications associated with the role.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred.
Two years of leadership experience in SPA/PACU in a multi-specialty acute care facility preferred.
Knowledge of emerging trends and their impact on operations.

Responsibilities

Lead clinical and operational nursing functions for SPA and PACU.
Plan and organize nursing operations and resources to deliver effective, efficient patient care.
Establish protocols and practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies, Joint Commission standards, and applicable laws and regulations.
Identify best practices, standardize workflows and processes, and develop and implement plans for change.
Establish and manage capital and operational budgets to achieve financial targets through effective use of personnel, resources, and supplies.
Develop partnerships with internal and external peers, leaders, and agencies to collaborate on initiatives and resolve issues.
Provide guidance and direct intervention in challenging or complex situations.
Coordinate patient care in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
Work call and rotating weekends with other leaders.