Nurse Manager - Operating Room (Sign-On Bonus Available)

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

1d•$103,272 - $160,664•Onsite

About The Position

Leadership opportunity is calling for you at Glens Falls Hospital! We are seeking a strategic, forward-thinking, and motivated Registered Nurse with perioperative experience to join as our next Nurse Manager of the Operating Room. In this role, you will lead within a dynamic surgical environment, driving operational excellence, supporting surgical teams, and advancing quality and patient safety initiatives across Surgical Services. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact on patient care while supporting and developing a high-performing OR team, this role is for you. As the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room, you will lead a 24/7 Surgical Services department with 16 operating suites supporting a wide range of procedures across all patient populations. You'll oversee a collaborative team of RNs, LPNs, Surgical Technologists, and PCAs in a fast-paced environment that balances scheduled and emergent cases while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Graduation from a Registered Professional Nursing program required
Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
3 years OR RN experience required
1 year of progressive leadership experience required (ex: Assistant Nurse Manager/ Nurse Manager, Charge RN, Service Line Coordinator)
High emotional intelligence required
Basic understanding of principles of performance improvement and use of data to improve outcomes
Working knowledge of regulatory and DNV requirements
Ability to provide feedback and have crucial conversations
Ability to organize work, delegate effectively, and to assign, direct and evaluate the work of other employees
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with nurses and other members of the interdisciplinary team
Effective communication and conflict resolution skills
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, E-mail, unit/service line/department specific applications)
Current Registered Nursing license in the state of New York required
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certifications if required for service

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in nursing or related field preferred
5 Years preferred OR RN experience
Certification in relevant clinical area highly preferred
Certification in nursing leadership preferred; required within 2 years of eligibility

Responsibilities

Manages the clinical and environmental operations of the unit or service line
Develops, implements, and evaluates systems to support quality and safe patient care
Develops staff schedules and peak census plans and communicates those to the staffing office
Review patient surveys and feedback and creates action plans to address patient satisfaction issues
Makes staffing decisions and adjustments on a shift-by-shift basis in collaboration with the Assistant Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, and Nursing Director as needed
Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of the annual budget
Develops and implements action plans in response to variances
Oversees the pay practices of staff and the systems that support payroll and benefits
Demonstrates principles of evidence-based leadership
Manages all aspects of the staff to include hiring, supervising, counseling, professional development, discipline, and competency/performance evaluation, including clinical evaluations of nursing staff with matrix relationships
Coordinates the orientation process of new staff in collaboration with the educator/CNS
Develops staff and facilitates learning opportunities that meet staff and unit/service line needs
Serve as a clinical resource and acts as a role model and mentor
Develops the agenda and conduct monthly staff meetings
Oversees the work of the unit-based council and acts as council advisor
Ensures clinical staff are part of the Nursing Shared Leadership council structure
Conducts timely performance evaluations
Responsible for the coordination of performance improvement initiatives for the unit/service based on data from NDNQI for nurse-sensitive quality indicators and data from Press Ganey for patient satisfaction metrics
Creates and initiates action plans to address gaps in quality or safe patient care
Initiates investigations/reviews, and create action plans in response to incidents as well as patient and customer concerns
Communicate significant information to Key stake holders and Staff in a timely and appropriate manner
Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies and procedures, protocols and standards of care, practice and performance
Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs
Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate policies, procedures, protocols, standards of care, practice, and performance
Contribute to the efficiency and professional environment of the unit/service line through support of objectives and strategic initiatives, participation in unit/Nursing Services activities, meetings, continued education programs and quality improvements initiatives
Utilizes the electronic medical record according to established standards. Offers system improvements as indicated
Maintain clinical expertise by active networking, or with membership with professional and/or specialty organizations, and continuing education