Surgical Nurse Manager (RN)

Overview

Saint John Hospital is looking for a full time, day shift Surgical Nurse Manager!

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000. We offer:

• competitive compensation and currently up to a $20,000 Sign-on Bonus!!!
• collaborative work teams
• generous benefits plan: medical, dental, vision
• 401K
• substantial PTO
• continuing education opportunities

We would love to have you on our Team!

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Responsibilities

We are seeking a Surgical Nurse Manager, internally referred to as our Nursing Manager in the Operating Room (OR) at St John Hospital (Leavenworth, KS), a member of Prime Healthcare. As an OR Nurse Manager for outpatient surgery procedures, you will oversee all aspects of patient care, resource management, and operational efficiency to ensure safe and effective outcomes for patients undergoing surgical interventions. This is a complex role that will involve coordination, supervision, and clinical oversight.

Bonus Options: Up to $20,000 bonus (paid out as stipends every 90 days)

Shift Available: Days – Monday through Friday

Employment Type: Full Time - no weekends

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• responsible for ensuring adequate staffing levels for outpatient procedures in the Operating Room (OR), which may involve creating schedules, assigning staff, and coordinating with other departments to meet patient needs while optimizing efficiency
• manage resources within the OR, including medical equipment, supplies, and medications required for outpatient procedures, including that all necessary materials are available and in good working condition
• as the RN Manager for the OR, you will supervise patient care coordination throughout outpatient surgery procedures, ensure patients are adequately prepared, coordinate with anesthesia providers, and oversee post-procedure care and recovery
• ensure that all outpatient procedures in the OR meet regulatory and quality standards, which involves adherence to infection control protocols, patient safety measures, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures
• provide clinical supervision and support to Operating Room staff, including circulating nurses, scrub nurses, surgical technologists, and other support personnel, you may also provide guidance on patient care issues, assist with complex cases, and facilitate staff training and development
• ensure effective teamwork and coordination, facilitate communication among surgical team members, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in outpatient procedures and throughout the perioperative process
• event of emergencies or complications during outpatient procedures, the RN OR Manager will provide leadership and direction to the surgical team, coordinate efforts to ensure prompt and appropriate patient care
• consult with staff, physicians, and nurse executives on nursing issues and hospital policy interpretation to meet patient needs, while also overseeing performance improvement and quality improvement activities and contributing to departmental budget formulation

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse, required
• BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained current
• minimum of two years supervisory/management experience, required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred
• CNOR; preferred
• current ACLS (AHA) Certification upon hire and maintained current
• at least two (2) years of experience in Surgical Nursing
• current PALS (AHA) certification for those facilities caring for the pediatric population

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