NURSE MANAGER

Covenant Health; Oak Ridge (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, seeks a Registered Nurse Manager for Day Surgery to lead a fast-paced unit. You will ensure delivery of high-quality nursing care and manage operations in a 24-hour framework, with a focus on patient safety and staff engagement.

This role requires strong leadership, budget oversight, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize outcomes on the day surgery unit.

Qualifications

• RN license required in state of practice.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field with timeline specified.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience and 2 years of leadership/managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead staffing, training, onboarding, and evaluation of department staff.
• Develop and administer department budgets and monitor operational parameters.
• Maintain operational reports and collect data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinate and report nursing outcomes for patient care and unit performance.
• Foster communication between the nursing unit, medical staff, and ancillary departments for problem solving and quality improvement.
• Ensure unit goals align with facility/system objectives and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse Manager, Day Surgery

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Methodist Overview:

Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge, part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.

Position Summary:

Is accountable for the delivery of high quality nursing care and for the administrative management of the nursing unit on a 24-hour basis. Fulfills all duties and responsibilities associated with the Nurse Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, orients, develop and evaluate performance of the department staff. Ensures staffing mix and allocation in accordance with departmental guidelines.
• Develops departmental budgets. Administers operations in accordance with budgeted parameters.
• Maintains operational reports and records and collects statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Coordinates and reports outcome of nursing activities performed on behalf of the patient.
• Establishes and maintains communication between the nursing unit, medical staff and ancillary departments for the purposes of problem solving and quality improvement. Utilizes appropriate lines of communication within the facility.
• Ensures establishment and implementation of unit goals and objectives are in alignment with the facility and system.
• Supervises, institutes, and evaluates nursing interventions and documentation.
• Works collaboratively with other disciplines to ensure patient care is timely, efficient, and effective.
• Facilitates professional development of staff with accountability for staff retention.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Graduate of accredited nursing program required; possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field (required within 3 years in position or effective date of job description).

Minimum Experience:

Three (3) years of recent clinical experience. Two (2) years of leadership/managerial experience.

Licensure Requirement

Current state registered nurse license.