Manager, Nursing - Surgery - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Exempt) (Non-Union) (Open)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$151,424 - $249,850

About The Position

The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for assigned areas. The role strives to achieve an optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner while applying evidence-based leadership and practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for safe patient care consistent with professional standards and hospital policies, promotes a positive and professional environment, supervises charge nurses and frontline staff, maintains a stable and productive staff, involves staff in Shared Governance and Magnet Forces, and makes data-driven decisions. The manager models behaviors consistent with the organization’s values, mission, vision, and strategic plan. The Perioperative Nurse Manager provides recognized leadership and clinical skills and actively assists the Administrative Director of Perioperative Services in coordinating the service’s business activities. The manager also assists with long-range planning and management of the department’s clinical activities. This position develops and supports staff, budgets, performance improvement, quality control, scheduling and clinical documentation systems, and effective service delivery across Perioperative Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
At least 5 years of experience as an RN in an OR or acute hospital setting, with understanding of departmental capital expenditure, case management, and operational budget processes.
OR information system experience.
Computer literacy in Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, planning, and evaluation skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Commitment to excellence in patient care and customer service.
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and results-driven outcomes.
Commitment to developing professional practices.
Ability to function independently and as a member of a team.
Organization and time-management skills.
Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid California license from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) where applicable; if not held upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration.
Certified Perioperative Registered Nurse (CNOR); required within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing or currently pursuing one; a Master’s degree in Nursing may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Knowledge and experience managing people; experience working with unions preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and integrate clinical resource management activities at intradepartmental, interdepartmental, and hospital-wide levels.
Support maximum revenue utilization through an accurate patient-chargeable supply system and contribute to adherence to the departmental financial plan.
Analyze business and resource-management problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions.
Plan and coordinate resource development for new surgeons to ensure smooth transitions.
Establish and maintain performance-improvement and quality-control activities that support the department and hospital.
Collaborate with the Information Systems Department on Perioperative scheduling and clinical documentation systems.
Plan service provision with appropriate levels of qualified, competent staff and ensure policies and procedures support the scope of service.
Monitor space and resource requirements and utilization of outside resources.
Identify and implement cross-training, staff-design, and task-distribution changes that improve service delivery while ensuring care is safe, legal, and customer-service oriented.
Facilitate orientation and training of new staff in coordination with the Education Department.
Contribute to developing and monitoring the annual operational budget, analyze variances, and use the budget to identify more effective methods of care delivery.
Promote effective communication and working relationships within nursing areas and with ancillary departments, physicians, and staff; serve as a coach and mentor.
Contribute to customer-service standards and establish methods for monitoring employee, patient, and physician satisfaction.
Develop and implement performance-improvement programs in Perioperative Services.
Develop or revise policies and procedures and maintain a scheduling training manual for onboarding new staff.
Address and resolve conflicts and concerns proactively, involving employees at all levels in decision-making as appropriate.
Serve as the clinical expert for the Perioperative scheduling and documentation system for OR cases; build and maintain preference cards and train clinical staff as needed.
Coach and mentor charge nurses and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.