RN Manager Inpatient Operating Room

UW Health•Madison, WI
•$114,100 - $171,000•Onsite

About The Position

UW Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with demonstrated leadership and management skills to manage inpatient operating room services at University Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. The role directs, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care programs for the perioperative patient population and leads daily operations and coordination of patient care services, with a focus on anesthesia services. The manager directs and evaluates the department’s workforce, including staffing and scheduling, and adjusts resources to changing care requirements, patient census, and staffing availability. The role also prepares or participates in preparing operating budgets and establishes quality improvement efforts that support patient- and family-focused care. The position is 100% FTE, Monday through Friday, with hours between 6:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. depending on operational needs. It includes some off-shift weekend rounding and participation in an administrative on-call rotation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • At least three years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success.
  • Wisconsin RN license.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Nursing.
  • Five years of relevant experience and progressive nursing leadership experience with demonstrated success.
  • Prior surgical services experience and/or experience working in an academic medical center or complex healthcare system.

Responsibilities

  • Direct, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs for the perioperative patient population.
  • Lead daily operations and coordinate patient care services, focusing on anesthesia services.
  • Direct and evaluate department workforce staffing and scheduling, adjusting to care requirements, patient census, and available staffing resources.
  • Prepare and/or participate in the preparation of operating budgets.
  • Establish quality improvement efforts to support patient- and family-focused care.
  • Participate in some off-shift weekend rounding and an administrative on-call rotation.

Benefits

  • Health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plans
  • Two-week paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee wellbeing resources supporting emotional, financial, and physical well-being
  • Acuity-based staffing ratios
  • Shared governance structure
  • Flexible schedule and shift options
  • Nursing recognition and award programs
  • Tuition benefits for coursework associated with career advancement
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