Bariatrics

Sentara Health•Suffolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Clinical Nurse Manager for their Ortho Spine Bariatrics Unit in Suffolk, VA. The RN Clinical Manager will oversee 45 direct reports, including RN's, Unit Coordinators, Patient Care Technicians, LPN's, and administrative staff. The role involves 8-hour days with 24/7 accountability, requiring flexibility to meet with staff on all shifts. The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible for the daily operations of clinical areas, supervising patient care staff, ensuring patient safety, quality outcomes, and an excellent patient/family experience. Key duties include interviewing, hiring, developing, and retaining staff to build a highly reliable team. The role also involves effective communication, budget monitoring, purchasing, payroll processes, and serving as a clinical resource. The 1 East Surgery Unit is a 24-bed unit specializing in orthopedics, spine, and bariatrics, providing high-quality, short-stay care for patients with an average stay of 1-2 days. The unit also manages high acuity surgical patients from Endoscopy, General surgery, and GI. RN staff typically have a 1:5 or 1:6 ratio with 6-8 patient discharges per shift. It is a fast-paced environment that supports ongoing staff development through a comprehensive orientation program, with regular meetings between managers and educators to refine learning strategies and enhance clinical skills. The unit is supported by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Unit Coordinators, and experienced preceptors, fostering a nurturing learning environment for professional growth. The surgeons and team are nationally recognized for excellence through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Nursing- BSN (Required)
Registered nursing License (Required)
1 year of previous management experience OR 2 years' experience in a support leadership RN position, (Required)
3 years of nursing experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

MSN (Preferred)
Nationally recognized certification (Preferred)
CNL (Clinical Nurse Leader) or CMNL (Nurse Manager and Leader) preferred
CMSRN-Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Preferred.
5+ years of nursing experience preferred
Medical Surgical or Oncology background preferred
Staff development and retention
Quality outcomes and patient experience

Responsibilities

Overall accountability for the daily operations of one or more clinical areas.
Supervises patient care services staff.
Ensures excellent patient safety and quality outcomes.
Ensures extraordinary patient/family experience.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing and retaining staff.
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills to achieve unit and corporate goals.
Assists in the development and monitoring of unit budget.
Coordinates purchasing and payroll processes.
Serves as a clinical resource to team members.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Onsite childcare for team members
Free parking and shuttle service
Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health