Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Trinity Health•Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee our Surgical Services department. Join an amazing team with some of the most experienced surgeons and surgical teams, coupled with cutting-edge technology and compassion you can count on! Serving Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County, some of our surgical cases include (but not limited to) General, Orthopedic, GYN, Robotics, Urologic and GI surgeries! A professional nurse, who plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the daily activities within the department of nursing. This individual provides for a therapeutic environment and that nursing care is provided according to nursing practice standards and guidelines. The manager participates on various hospital committees and creates an environment for professional growth and development to enhance staff performance and maintain a high level of staff morale.

Requirements

BSN required; Master's in nursing preferred
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware, BLS required
At least 5-7 years' experience in the Operating Room
Must have at least 3 years' experience in a leadership role

Responsibilities

Develops and achieves unit-based goals and objectives in conjunction with Department of Nursing goals and objectives.
Sets and maintains high standards for patient care delivery. (Utilizes national and CHI standards for specific specialty area: AIRN, ACIG, etc.)
Incorporates staff in the implementation of unit goals/objectives.
Sets and maintains clear expectations for staff.
Communicates plans for implementation of goals/objectives via staff conferences/newsletters/ communication book/other educational programs.
Monitors and evaluates services delivered on assigned unit.
Develops collaborative relationship with/between nursing, medical and ancillary services.
Complies with governing bodies requirements and Regulations inclusive of JCAHO.
Develops and maintains a system for 24-hour operation of the unit in cooperation with Coordinators, other Nursing Managers and Scheduling/Staffing personnel.
Directs and evaluates unit-based Performance Improvement and quality care activities.
Institutes nursing practice changes based on results from Quality Improvement and quality care process.
Makes rounds on assigned units on a regular basis to assure patient needs are being met.
In collaboration with staff, establishes a clearly defined process to assure patient care assignments are based upon staff competency and patient care needs.