Nursing Manager, Surgery and Education

Ardent Health Services; Westwood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services in Westwood, NJ invites you to join as a day shift, full-time Operating Room Registered Nurse. This role emphasizes leadership in Surgical Services and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to advance patient safety and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a BSN, 5+ years of perioperative nursing, 2+ years in leadership or education, and an active RN license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 5+ years of perioperative nursing experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, educator, or professional development experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification or must be attained within 1 year of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• The Mgr Surgical Services & Education provides strategic leadership for the operational, clinical, and educational functions of Surgical Services.
• This position advances quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and regulatory readiness through effective leadership and resource management.
• The role aligns departmental performance with organizational objectives while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• The position serves as a key partner to physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams in achieving operational and clinical excellence.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Leadership experience

Educator / professional development

RN license

CNOR certification

ACLS

BLS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

CNOR certification within 1 year of hire

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities

• The Mgr Surgical Services & Education provides strategic leadership for the operational, clinical, and educational functions of Surgical Services.
• This position advances quality outcomes, patient safety, workforce development, and regulatory readiness through effective leadership and resource management.
• The role aligns departmental performance with organizational objectives while promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• The position serves as a key partner to physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary teams in achieving operational and clinical excellence.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• 5+ years of perioperative nursing experience.
• 2+ years of leadership, educator, or professional development experience.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification or must be attained within 1 year of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in community hospital or acute care surgical services.

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education, and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.

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