Registered Nurse - Manager (Operating Room / PACU)

Tower Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead nursing services at a renowned children's hospital. This role involves managing nursing personnel and ensuring high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to academic medicine and community health, the organization offers a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and compassion in pediatric healthcare, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Qualifications

• Must have Perioperative experience or relevant Operating Room/PACU experience.
• PA Registered Nurse License and BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead nursing services and personnel in assigned area.
• Function as an RN member of the healthcare team.

Skills

Change Management

Customer Service Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Non-Nursing Bachelor's degree with an MSN

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Candidate must have Perioperative experience - or- SPU PreOp, PostOp, Infusion, PACU, and Cath Lab experience.

The Nurse Manager functions as an RN member of the Healthcare team in a manner consistent with their scope of practice in Pennsylvania in concert with the policies and procedures of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the management and leadership of the nursing services and personnel in the area assigned. #STC

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing - OR - Non-Nursing Bachelor's degree with an MSN - OR - Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Experience

• Relevant Operating Room / PACU Experience.

Certification and Licensure

• PA Registered Nurse License.
• BLS Certification.
• If applicable as per the department assigned; Perianesthesia Nursing Certification.
• If applicable as per the department assigned; PALS Certification.
• If applicable as per the department assigned; ACLS, Trauma.
• If applicable as per the department assigned; ACLS Certification.

Required Skills

• Change Management.
• Customer Service Skills.
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills.

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

About St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Virtual Tour.