Manager, Nursing Operations

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd • Miami, FL

151d

About The Position

The Manager, Nursing Operations will provide administrative, clinical, and training structure and support to shipboard medical teams; ensure compliance with corporate medical policies; and assist in developing and implementing a comprehensive clinical training program for clinical staff, with particular emphasis on the nursing staff. This role is also required to participate in the development and implementation of clinical team strategy across all brands within the Fleet. Accountable for development of goals, objectives, policies and priorities necessary to deliver results against targets and KPI’s.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with at least 7 years of critical care or emergency department experience.
• Strong spoken and written English skills: must be able to analyze data and create detailed reports.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Public Health, Biological Science or related field.
• Strong knowledge of Public Health regulations and practices.
• Extensive experience in clinical nursing practice standards, protocols, training, and education.
• Experience creating and implementing policies and procedures related to infectious disease prevention and management, occupational health and safety, and nursing practice.
• ACLS/BLS/PALS instructor certification or eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Shipboard or cruise industry experience.
• Master’s degree in nursing, Public Health, Biological Science or related field.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with relevant WHO and CDC guidelines.
• Prior experience in disaster planning, response, and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing management of clinical operations onboard, such as medication, equipment and inventory management, staffing, and other operational needs as determined necessary.
• Coordinate with Public Health to ensure the RCG Outbreak Prevention Plan (OPP) and other public health requirements and responsibilities are effectively developed, and/or implemented and are compliant with current requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing a comprehensive clinical training & education program that supports shipboard clinical staff and improves shipboard medical and nursing care.
• Collaborate with Senior Manager for Clinical Quality and Quality Assurance Lead to design and implement a fleetwide ship audit program to assure compliance with all applicable corporate policies, clinical documentation standards, technical equipment maintenance/monitoring, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and review fleetwide clinical team compliance with various U.S., international, and global statutory requirements in the maritime industry.
• Audit vessels regarding medical equipment inventory policies and requirements per manufacturer instructions for safe and effective use.
• Serve as Health team lead, in collaboration with RCG Health VP, Medical Admin. & Ops, on the design and outfitting of medical facilities in new builds and acquisitions.
• Support Human Resources Department in identifying, recruiting, vetting and hiring of professional nurses for shipboard clinical teams.
• Develop professional nursing practice standards for all shipboard nurses for further fleetwide implementation with support from key stakeholders.
• Provide managerial and professional clinical supervision to all shipboard nurses and guide in professional development.
• Perform other duties as reasonably required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Excellent career development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees