Nurse Manager PACU, Fulltime

Stamford Health•Stamford, CT

12d•$56 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Stamford Health is hiring a full-time Nurse Manager for the Main Hospital PACU. The posting states that the role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday. The position is described as accountable for daily operations of assigned unit(s), including staffing, productivity, and service recovery. The manager mentors and develops staff, supports patient throughput through coordination with other departments, and works with professional development staff to assess learning needs. The role uses clinical and leadership skills to identify performance improvement opportunities and participates in employee selection, evaluation, and coaching. Responsibilities may evolve with the needs of the practice setting and Patient Care Services. The posting’s responsibilities section also describes an Endo/GI Nurse Manager role at the Tully Center in Stamford. That role oversees daily unit operations and staff development, budget management, patient flow, quality and performance improvement, regulatory compliance, and unit goals. The job description contains this apparent mismatch between its PACU title and opening statement and its Endo/GI responsibilities; no details have been assumed to resolve it. Stamford Health describes its care approach as compassionate, personalized, and person-centered, aligned with its Planetree philosophy. The organization is a non-profit independent health care system with more than 3,800 employees. It offers a competitive salary and employee programs and resources, including professional development and a New Manager Orientation for organizational leaders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required.
At least three years of nursing supervision experience as a coordinator, charge nurse, or manager.
Connecticut RN license required.
BLS certification required.
Ability to compile objective, measurable data and produce written reports.
Ability to develop and communicate written policies and procedures.
High level of competency with computers and software such as MS Office or equivalent.
Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director on staff selection, unit orientation, competency development, and ongoing performance management; identify yearly competencies with staff and the professional development department.
Manage annual personnel and supply budgets, maintain unit operations within the established fiscal-year budget, and assist in developing the assigned unit’s capital equipment budget.
Coordinate with Bed Coordinators, Case Managers, physicians, and nursing units to support timely patient placement and discharge and improve patient throughput.
Monitor productivity and adjust staffing according to volume and acuity.
Plan and organize unit-based performance improvement activities; respond to staff, patient, and physician issues; lead and participate in quality improvement and patient satisfaction efforts at unit and hospital levels.
Ensure unit staff comply with internal and external regulatory requirements and support understanding of regulatory and professional nursing standards.
Participate in establishing unit goals and objectives and the overall Nursing Strategic Plan; lead unit goals and participate in patient care initiatives as requested.
Demonstrate commitment to shared governance, clinical excellence, and Stamford Hospital values.
Develop strong working relationships with unit staff, peers, physicians, and partners throughout the system.
Mentor and develop staff, support patient throughput, and collaborate with professional development staff to assess and identify staff learning needs.
Participate in selection, evaluation, and coaching of unit employees.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans, including GLP-1 coverage options, available day one.
Wellness programs.
Paid Time Off accruals.
Tax-deferred annuity and 403(b) pension plan.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle.
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center.
Generous shift differentials where appropriate.
Career ladder programs and career development opportunities.
Professional development and organization development programs.
New Manager Orientation for organizational leaders.