Nursing Operations Manager - Ortho Trauma Medical Surgical Unit

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing leader to oversee an inpatient care unit. This role involves ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with healthcare standards, and fostering a safe environment for both patients and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nursing leadership, a commitment to operational excellence, and the ability to drive change within the organization. Join a team that values diversity, professional development, and exceptional patient experiences. If you are passionate about nursing and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing school with BSN required.
• Two years as a registered nurse in acute care and one year in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leads and evaluates patient care delivery to achieve outcomes.
• Manages team recruitment, development, and budget effectively.
• Ensures compliance with care standards and promotes safety.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care Management

Regulatory Compliance

Change Management

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)

Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Job description

Provides leadership & operational oversight for an inpatient direct care unit or units. Accountable for achievement of department and hospital goals in concert with other hospital and medical staff leadership.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred.

Licensure / Certification

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population :

o Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

o Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

o Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)

o Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

• National leadership board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) within 2 years.

Experience

Two (2) years as a registered nurse in an acute care setting and one (1) year leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure delivery of quality service, optimal patient flow and comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care, regulatory / governing bodies (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO), infection control, and risk management.
• Plans, leads, organizes, directs, & evaluates the delivery of patient care to achieve sustained outcomes.
• Facilitates a healthy environment that promotes patient and team member safety, high reliability of processes and quality outcomes.
• Embraces workplace diversity and participates in nursing organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
• Ensures that a continual improvement approach is implemented to measure actual performance against established standards for nursing and patient care.
• Serves as an agent of change, assisting leaders and team members in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change.
• Analyzes, develops, and maintains an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of new technologies, procedures, and services to support day-to-day operations.
• Identifies, recruits, develops, and retains top talent.
• Responsible for management of team members including recruitment, development, mentorship, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
• Develops and manages unit / department budget and responds in a cost-effective manner to changing patient and team member requirements.
• Knows and practices sound business and operational excellence.
• Achieves financial and operational benchmarks by developing capital & operating budgets and monitoring all operational expenses.
• Assures development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, and organizational and national practice standards.
• Demonstrates initiative and situational leadership skills.
• Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
• Serves as a liaison between team members and nursing administration.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
• Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
• Holds self and others accountable to Orlando Health's mission, vision, and values.
• Demonstrates The Orlando Health Way : Assure, Engage, Unite.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.