Manager, RN - Full time - Day Shift - Surgery
About The Position
The RN Manager leads a defined nursing unit on an assigned shift, creating an environment where nurses and ancillary staff provide safe, whole-person care that promotes patients’ functional independence. The manager maintains a visible presence on the unit and collaborates with staff, charge nurses, physicians, and other department leaders to support efficient clinical operations and strong patient, family, and staff satisfaction. The role supervises and directs nursing and ancillary personnel, coordinates daily activities, and assists leadership in meeting unit and organizational goals. The manager builds and supports a high-performing clinical team; oversees staff performance, education, scheduling, and staffing needs; and advances patient safety, quality of care, regulatory compliance, and satisfaction. The role coordinates patient care with physicians and other health team members, addresses clinical and operational issues, supports patient throughput, and ensures the department and its equipment are safe and operational.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Five years of technical experience.
- One year of leadership experience.
- Two years of acute care nursing experience in a hospital setting.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy.
- National specialty certification in the area of expertise or in nursing administration.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and retain skilled staff, develop unit infrastructure with charge nurses and unit champions, engage staff in improvement planning, evaluate performance, coach or discipline personnel as appropriate, monitor attendance, and address education needs.
- Set and pursue goals for patient safety, quality of care, and regulatory compliance; promote open communication; and develop strategies to improve patient, family, and physician satisfaction.
- Establish nursing practice standards and monitor care processes and outcomes through audits, data analysis, complaints, and incident reports.
- Conduct daily rounds with physicians and staff and communicate to coordinate care for patients and families.
- Direct and monitor personnel performing patient care, investigate and resolve patient-care and operational issues, and coordinate conferences to develop or revise individualized care plans.
- Assess daily unit staffing needs, request additional personnel when necessary, authorize and assign overtime when appropriate, and complete accurate monthly staff schedules in collaboration with staff and management.
- Facilitate patient throughput through early discharges, pull-ahead beds, timely admissions and transfers, and admission forecasting.
- Work with facility services to ensure the department and equipment are safe and operational, prevent complications of care including nosocomial infections, and conduct emergency preparedness reviews.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- $20,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates who meet required qualifications and payment conditions.
- Relocation assistance may be available for qualified applicants.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
