Operating Room Assistant Nurse Manager

Emory•Atlanta, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Assistant Nurse Manager for our Ambulatory Surgery Center. The Assistant Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role in the Leadership Team, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, workflow, and scheduling. Develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams. Develop, manage, and evaluate team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards. Support staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development. Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring patient integration and service efficiency. Lead quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives. Implement and monitor financial and productivity goals within your area of responsibility. Manage performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis and problem-solving. Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget in partnership with the triad leadership team. Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues with the triad leadership team. Advocate for the optimal allocation of resources to support patient care. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being. Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale. Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures. Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge. Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required
A minimum of (3) years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care nursing practice setting with 1 year of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.
Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Virtual Care Setting: If managing remote clinical care team members, active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire.
BLS required
ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
Proven leadership skills in a clinical setting, with experience in nursing practice oversight and team management.
In-depth knowledge of quality assurance, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
Ability to create a positive, inclusive workplace and foster professional development
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to resolve technical and operational challenges
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

Master's of Science in Nursing (MSN) or related field preferred
A minimum of (3) years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care nursing practice setting with 2 years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health systems position/role in a complex academic health system preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the continuum
Managing both clinical excellence and operational performance
Leading staff, driving clinical practice development, and managing patient care delivery
Accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, workflow, and scheduling
Developing, implementing, and evaluating systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care
Fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams
Developing, managing, and evaluating team performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Providing education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards
Supporting staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development
Overseeing clinical and operational workflows, ensuring patient integration and service efficiency
Leading quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives
Implementing and monitoring financial and productivity goals within your area of responsibility
Managing performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct
Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies
Leading continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis and problem-solving
Planning, prioritizing, and executing operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget in partnership with the triad leadership team
Addressing operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues with the triad leadership team
Advocating for the optimal allocation of resources to support patient care
Fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being
Creating and supporting a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale
Actively monitoring nursing practice to ensure adherence to established standards, policies, and procedures
Providing ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge
Advocating for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery