Manager of Nursing-Surgical Care

Owensboro Health•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Responsible for the staffing and administration of a nursing unit or floor. As a Manager at Owensboro Health, you lead daily operations and team performance within your assigned unit or department. You champion our Safety Culture and foster continuous improvement and Target Zero performance. You are responsible for implementing policies, managing workflows, and supporting staff development. You play a critical role in advancing patient safety, reducing harm, achieving departmental goals and promoting a just culture through hands-on leadership and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years' relevant experience required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing required upon hire
RN - Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Eligible to practice nursing in the State of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 45 days of employment in this position
Decisive decision making
Change management
Effective communication skills
Problem solving
Leadership and delegation
Budget management

Responsibilities

Ensures departmental compliance with regulatory and The Joint Commission requirements.
Assists with the hiring, training, directing, development, and evaluating of nursing staff.
Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services in a unit.
Develops and implements policies and procedures to insure efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
Monitors and adheres to annual hospital operating budget.
Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases, and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
Support shared governance to engage all nurses in decision-making and problem-solving.
Empower all nurses to lead and take an active role in decision-making using the shared governance process.
Mentor/coach NUPIC chair to promote shared governance.
Performance Management - Accountable for the performance and results of the team applying knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize departmental performance.
Team Building and Development – Builds and fosters a positive team culture, identifying individual strengths and providing opportunities for growth.
Develops departmental plans, to address department and organizational priorities.
Resource Management – Effectively allocates resources, manages budgets, and optimizes team productivity.
Decision Making - Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
Communication – Clearly communicates goals, expectations, and updates the team using active listening and promoting open communication channels.
Conflict Resolution - Identifies and addresses conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive dialogue, and finding solutions to disagreements.
Change Management - Leads and adapts to organizational changes, communicating effectively during transitions, and engages the team in the process.
Leadership Development – Actively engages in the Leadership Development Program by enrolling in the program within the first 6 months of employment and completing the program within the first 2 years of employment.
Workforce Safety Statement - Prioritizes the physical and psychological safety of the workforce as a foundational element of high-reliability care. Ensure goals are established with effective monitoring and reporting to improve workforce safety and wellbeing.
Promotes safe staffing, supports resilience, and ensures that every team member has the tools, training, and environment needed to perform at their best.