Assistant Clinical Manager, Perioperative Services, Plastics and Genitourinary

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Perioperative Assistant Clinical Manager to provide daily clinical and operational leadership for a specific surgical service line. You will coordinate case flow, mentor RNs, and ensure readiness of instruments and equipment in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and charge nurses.

The role requires an Associate degree in nursing, RI RN licensure, and at least 2 years of perioperative nursing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required; RN license in RI.
• Minimum of 2 years perioperative nursing leadership experience.
• Active AORN and CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily clinical and operational leadership for a surgical service line.
• Coordinate case flow and resource allocation with charge nurse to ensure on-time starts and efficient turnovers.
• Mentor RNs and surgical staff with real-time clinical support and guidance.
• Review schedules and adjust staffing based on acuity and complexity.
• Maintain instrument, supply, and equipment readiness for specialty cases.
• Act as liaison between surgeons, staff and leadership on operational issues.
• Support Nurse Manager with scheduling, staff assignments, evaluations and performance improvement plans.
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate with Clinical Educator for targeted education.
• Assist onboarding of new staff and surgeons and communicate workflows and expectations.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
• Promote cost-effective care and optimize resource use; monitor service utilisation trends.
• Collaborate to justify capital equipment needs and drive efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Primary Scope

The Perioperative Assistant Clinical Manager (ACM) provides daily clinical and operational leadership for a specific surgical service line. This role ensures specialty-specific preparedness, staff support, and coordinated patient care in partnership with the Nurse Manager, OR floor coordinators or charge nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Operational Leadership for Service Line Direct supervisory responsibility up to 25 FTEs.
• Coordinate surgical case flow and resource allocation for assigned service lines in collaboration with the charge nurse to ensure on-time starts, efficient turnovers, and optimal throughput.
• Provide real-time clinical support, expertise, and mentoring to RNs and surgical staff.
• Review daily schedules for assigned specialties and adjust staffing and resources based on acuity and procedural complexity.
• Maintain accurate preference cards and ensure instrument, supply, and equipment readiness for specialty cases.
• Act as the primary liaison between surgeons, staff, and leadership for operational and workflow issues.
• Staff Development & Human Resource Support Assist the Nurse Manager with scheduling, staff assignments, evaluations, and performance improvement plans.
• Identify staff training needs and coordinate with the Clinical Educator for targeted education.
• Support onboarding of new staff and surgeons, ensuring understanding of workflows and expectations.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
• Financial & Resource Stewardship Promote cost-effective care delivery through appropriate use of supplies, implants, equipment, and staff resources.
• Monitor service utilization trends and contribute to operational and capital budget planning.
• Collaborate with surgeons and leadership to identify and justify capital equipment needs.
• Encourage initiatives that improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance Participate in specialty-related quality improvement projects, audits, and performance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, union agreements, and regulatory standards, including Joint Commission.
• Review documentation for accuracy, particularly regarding implants, counts, and specialty-specific details.
• Assist in developing specialty-related policies and protocols.
• Leadership Collaboration & Departmental Support Support the Nurse Manager in executing departmental goals and tactical initiatives.
• Provide leadership coverage during the Nurse Manager’s absence to ensure continuity of operations.
• Communicate operational issues, resource needs, and service-level concerns to leadership.
• Serve on departmental or hospital committees as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in nursing (BSN) required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Licensure: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant perioperative nursing experience with demonstrated leadership and clinical expertise.
• Professional Membership: Active member of AORN and CNOR preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills;
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities;
• Proficiency in perioperative workflows and resource management.

Benefits and Compensation

Pay Range: $90,334.40-$180,689.60

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

M-F 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Work Shift

Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island.

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