Nurse Manager Perioperative Services

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services. In this vital role, you will lead a team of frontline nurses, ensuring they have the resources and support needed to provide exceptional patient care. Your strong communication skills will be essential as you advocate for your team and relay organizational goals. This position not only requires clinical expertise but also a passion for mentoring and developing future leaders in nursing. Join a community-focused healthcare provider committed to social justice and health equity, and make a significant impact in patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program

Matching Retirement Program

Pension fully funded by the Hospital

Tuition Assistance

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Free Membership to Care@Work

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Protection Programs

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of nursing experience with 1 year in a leadership role.
• Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff, ensuring optimal patient care.
• Engage with nurses and patients to maintain department efficiency.
• Monitor productivity and mentor team members for growth.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award-winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, a gastrointestinal program, and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.

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If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:

1. Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
2. Matching Retirement Program.
3. Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
4. Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
5. Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
6. Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
7. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
8. Flexible spending accounts.
9. Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
10. Wellness Program.
11. Paid Time Off (PTO).

We are offering to qualified and experienced candidates a sign-on bonus not to exceed 10% of salary for this position.

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

As our Nurse Manager Perioperative Services at Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, you’ll oversee a department of frontline nurses and act as the conduit between these caregivers and leadership teams. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the nursing staff as we constantly seek to improve patient experiences, reach out to our community, and deliver quality care. At the same time, you will advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas from them to leadership.

To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups, you will tackle tough conversations and, above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the nursing staff, or the needs of the organization.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

1. Oversee a department of nurses, ensuring everyone has what they need to deliver the best care possible to our patients.
2. Engage with the floor. Talk to the nurses, the patients, and families. Keep your finger on the pulse of your department so you can keep things running smoothly.
3. Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, budgetary status, areas for improvement, etc., and bring this information back to your team of nurses.
4. Monitor attendance among nursing staff, watching for any patterns of missed shifts which may need addressing.
5. Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department, including budgets. We want to achieve the best throughput while never compromising on care.
6. Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others. Build them into potential nurse managers like yourself.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience required.
2. Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience required.

Required Licensure:

1. Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Pay Range

$52.29 - $79.09 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.