Nurse Manager, OP - Pain Management

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practice Manager provides clinical and operational leadership for an assigned practice, overseeing approximately 8–10 employees. The role is responsible for daily operations, staff development, quality and patient safety, regulatory compliance, and financial performance while fostering a positive, patient-centered work environment. The position is onsite, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The manager must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care or interact appropriately with patients across the ages served by the assigned unit, understand growth and development across the lifespan, assess patient-status data, and identify age-specific care needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
BSN or bachelor's degree in a related health care field.
Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state where the facility is located, or a qualifying multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact.
CPR certification based on AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, required within 30 days of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Registered Nurse (RN).
Act 34 clearance.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to provide care or interact appropriately with the ages of patients served by the assigned unit, including knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient-status data and identify age-specific needs.

Nice To Haves

Progressive leadership experience with relevant clinical experience.
MSN or master's degree in a health care field.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day clinical and administrative operations of the practice, ensuring efficient patient flow, appropriate staffing, and high-quality patient care.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development to staff, including hiring, onboarding, performance management, education, and ongoing professional development.
Adjust staffing and resources based on patient volume, acuity, procedures, and clinical needs, providing clinical support when necessary.
Partner with physicians, staff, and organizational leadership to improve patient outcomes, safety, quality, and overall satisfaction.
Monitor quality, patient satisfaction, and staff engagement data and develop action plans for improvement.
Promote evidence-based practice, professional development, continuing education, and specialty certification.
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, audits, safety standards, competencies, and required training.
Manage the practice budget and promote responsible use of staffing, supplies, and other resources.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, scheduling, staffing models, documentation, and patient care processes.
Build a collaborative and supportive team environment through effective communication, conflict resolution, mentoring, and employee engagement.
Lead and support departmental change and quality improvement initiatives.
Serve as a clinical and professional role model while fostering a compassionate, patient-centered culture.