Nurse Manger (RN) - Operating Room (OR) - Surgical Services

Sentara Health; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

401k/403B with Employer Match

Onsite childcare for team members

Legal Resources Plan

Job summary

Sentara Health is seeking a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services for Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk, VA. This role involves managing a team of approximately 45 staff members, ensuring superior patient care and operational success in a busy surgical environment.

The manager will supervise all clinical operations, support staff development, and drive excellent patient outcomes in a diverse and dynamic setting. Candidates are required to hold a BSN, a valid nursing license, and have significant nursing and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years of nursing experience in the OR is required.
• 3 years of supervisory experience is required.
• Registered nursing License is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of clinical areas and supervise patient care services staff.
• Ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Oversee hiring and training of staff to build a reliable team.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team development

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing – BSN

MSN

Job description

Overview

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services in Suffolk, VA.

Location: Suffolk, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

Hours: 7:00-3:30 Monday-Friday – Occasional weekends and evening hours.

The Nurse Manager of Surgical Services can expect around 45 direct reports including RN's, Unit Coordinators, Surgical Assistants and CSTs. This is an 8-bed operating room with 5 Licensed OR beds and 1 procedure room. Services include General, Bariatric, Vascular, Ortho, GYN, Podiatry, and plans on expanding to a trauma level 3 room. Hours are primarily 8 hour days with 24/7 accountability – some flexibility to meet with evening, weekend, and night shift staff is expected.

The Clinical Nurse Manager has overall accountability for the daily operations of one or more clinical areas. Supervises patient care services staff, ensures excellent patient safety and quality outcomes as well as extraordinary patient/family experience. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, developing and retaining staff with the goal of developing a highly reliable team. Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills to achieve unit and corporate goals. Assists in the development and monitoring of unit budget, coordinates purchasing and payroll processes and serves as a clinical resource to team members.

Education

• Bachelor of Science Nursing – BSN (Required)
• MSN (Preferred)

Certification / Licensure

• Registered nursing License (Required)
• Nationally recognized certification CNOR (Preferred)

Experience

• 3 years of nursing experience in the OR (Required)
• 3 years of supervisory experience (Required)
• 5+ years of nursing experience (Preferred)
• Quality outcomes experience (Preferred)

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital

• Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
• Free parking and shuttle service
• Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health
• Management Incentive Program

Sentara Obici Hospital, a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.