Perioperative Nurse Manager

Ocean Beach Health•Ilwaco, WA

About The Position

The Perioperative Nurse Manager oversees departmental operations, staff, and processes across Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), preoperative and postoperative care, discharge planning, the Operating Room, decontamination, sterile processing, department-related materials management, and anesthesia services. The role promotes high-quality care and excellent patient outcomes through management of capital and FTE budgets, human resources, daily patient and monthly staff schedules, payroll, policies and procedures, standards of care, medical record documentation, and regulatory compliance. The manager also provides bedside support and staff breaks, maintains collaborative and well-informed relationships with providers, and may occasionally be assigned on-call duties. The position works with clinic management to oversee the Nurse Navigator’s daily workflow and processes affecting surgeons’ clinic practices. It supports staffing plans, scheduling, team development, communication, education, quality data review, and a safe therapeutic environment. Hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations are handled in consultation with Human Resources and in accordance with applicable union agreements. Ocean Beach Health describes its culture as collaborative and mentorship-oriented, and highlights meaningful patient-care work, opportunities to grow skills, and the lifestyle of Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of Washington.
At least three years of nursing experience in a perioperative setting.
Progressive leadership experience, such as Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or a similar leadership role.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certification in a perioperative nursing specialty, such as Certified Nurse of the Operating Room (CNOR), Certified Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), or Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CAPA).

Responsibilities

Oversee operations, staff, and processes across PAT, preoperative and postoperative care, discharge planning, the Operating Room, decontamination, sterile processing, department-related materials management, and anesthesia services.
Manage capital and FTE budgets, human resources, daily patient and monthly staff schedules, payroll, policies and procedures, standards of care, medical record documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Provide bedside support and staff breaks, maintain collaborative relationships with providers, and participate in on-call duties as needed.
Develop staffing plans that meet patient, department, and provider needs, including identifying and communicating provider unavailability.
Collaborate with clinic management to oversee the Nurse Navigator’s workflow and processes affecting surgeons’ clinic practices, including patient assessment interviews, scheduling, referral assessment, PAT, anesthesia and other consultations, and the operating room schedule.
Enter staff, anesthesia, and surgeon schedules, including daily and on-call coverage, into Teams in a timely manner.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and providers.
Promote team building, effective teamwork, clear communication, and cooperation.
Ensure policies and procedures are current, aligned with regulations and standards of care, and reviewed by staff and providers as applicable.
Provide ongoing education related to departmental roles and responsibilities.
Communicate departmental and facility decisions, policy and procedure changes, and future plans to appropriate stakeholders.
Enter applicable quality data monthly and participate in reviewing and addressing safety reports, including patient complaints and unusual events.
Handle hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations in consultation with Human Resources.
Comply with applicable union agreements when addressing staffing, roles, workplace conflicts, and related matters.