Nurse Manager, Main Operating Room

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Nurse Manager of the Operating Room to operationalize the care delivery system in the OR. You will direct, coach, and delegate to staff to ensure clinically and fiscally sound care, safety, and efficiency, with 24-hour accountability for the unit and the ongoing Performance Improvement Plan.

The role requires NJ RN licensure, a Bachelor’s in Nursing (Master’s preferred), and at least 3 years of clinical care delivery experience, with BLS/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Current NJ RN license.
• Bachelor’s in Nursing required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical care delivery experience.
• Certification in Quality Improvement Techniques preferred.
• BLS (CPR) required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coach OR staff to deliver clinically and fiscally sound care.
• Oversee 24-hour nursing operations for the operating room.
• Develop and monitor the unit's performance improvement plan.
• Foster collaboration and staff pride through leadership.

Skills

RN license NJ

BLS CPR

Quality Improvement cert

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

The primary purpose of the Nurse Manager of the Operating Room position is to operationalize the care delivery system in the Operating Room through the skillful directing, coaching, support, and delegation to staff in the provision of clinically and fiscally sound care and services to achieve patient/family goals, efficiency, and safety. The Nurse Manager has 24 hours responsibility for the unit/service area and develops dynamically functioning surgical teams. She/he sustains the daily operational functioning of the surgical service and makes immediate modifications to prevent impediments and delays. This role is also accountable for the execution of the unit/service area Performance Improvement Plan.

The Nurse Manager of the Operating Room has extensive knowledge of the American Nurses Association Standards of Clinical Practice, AORN Standards, Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Health Organization Standards, Patient Bill of Rights, Department of Health Standards, Patient/Family Centered Principles Policies and Procedures. She/he engenders confidence, trust and fosters collaborative/collegial relationships that generate staff achievement and pride. As a license professional and member of the University Hospital leadership team, the Nurse Manager exemplifies the behavioral expectations articulated for this role.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.


• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required, and a master’s degree is preferred.


• Minimum of (3) years clinical care delivery experience.


• Certification in Quality Improvement Techniques is preferred.


• BLS (CPR) is required.