MED SURG MGR RN

McKenzie Health System • Sandusky, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Manages and coordinates the clinical and other activities in the Surgical Services Department; is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of patients in her/his department during a given period of time; is responsible for the direction and supervision of personnel assigned to her/him. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the Surgical Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing and supervising the nursing care administered within his/her assigned shift; to meet patient care needs, and provide clients and physicians optimal service in a cost effective manner.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current Michigan Board of Nursing license as a Registered Nurse with required renewals
• Previous experience in nursing leadership/supervision required.
• BLS Certification required within 3 months of hire and recertification as required
• ACLS, required within 1 year of hire and recertification as required
• Basic Arrhythmia Course required.
• 1-2 years Surgical nursing experience (Pre-Op, Post-Op, Endoscopy, Operative and Ambulatory case), required.
• Knowledge of outpatient infusions/injections.
• Knowledge of principals and practice of surgical asepsis as it applies to the surgical room as well as proper handling of tissue specimens, cultures and smears.
• Knowledge of various steps of different operations to be able to anticipate surgeons' needs.
• Good understanding of various instruments used for each type of operation and proper setup of surgical room.
• Thorough knowledge of post anesthesia recovery care and endoscopy procedures.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, patients, families, physicians and all other support hospital & external personnel
• Ability to function in a leadership position by serving as a resource person and assuming leadership role in emergency/crisis situation.
• Supports and contributes to the total hospital system by maintaining a hospital-wide perspective.
• Influence the direction of professional nursing practice by maintaining a positive perspective/attitude.
• Demonstrates leadership and technical skills essential to job.
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple tasks in a stressful situation while maintaining composure and excellence in the delivery of nursing services.
• Demonstrates appreciation and desire to be part of a health care team dedicated to providing the community and patients’ optimal care and excellent service.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1+ years of supervisory experience such as charge nurse, relief charge nurse, supervisor, relief supervisor or head nurse is desirable.
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates the clinical and other activities in the Surgical Services Department.
• Responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of patients in her/his department during a given period of time.
• Responsible for the direction and supervision of personnel assigned to her/him.
• Planning, organizing and supervising the nursing care administered within his/her assigned shift.
• Meeting patient care needs.
• Providing clients and physicians optimal service in a cost effective manner.
• Serving on department/hospital committees.
• Delegating specific tasks to appropriately trained personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree