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Nurse Manager - Surgery

Sylva, North Carolina

Req ID 7463-12844 Post Date Mar. 03, 2025 CategoryManagement and Supervisors FacilityHarris Regional Hospital
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager is responsible for managing nursing practice and clinical operations within Surgical Services including the flow of surgical/endoscopy patients throughout the surgical experience. Assists patients, families and staff navigate the process from admission to discharge from the PACU/OR.  Functions as the central point of contact for the staff, ancillary staff, surgeons, anesthesiologists and leadership Manages all internal and external communications within the department and throughout the hospital.  Accountability is measured through patient satisfaction scores, productivity, employee engagement, and Work Culture & SAQ surveys.

May provide direct care to patients by utilization of the Nursing Process in accordance with the established policies and procedures.  Assists with orienting new employees and students as required.

Maintains clinical competencies through continuing education; and delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff.


QUALIFICATIONS
 
The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job.  However, an equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.
 
Qualifications:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in NC. BSN preferred. BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. CNOR strongly desired.
 
Experience: 
Minimum one year of leadership experience in Surgical Services or equivalent experience considered. Minimum experience of four years clinical experience in perioperative nursing is desired.  Competence in teaching and/or program development. 
Basic Computer Skills. Must have excellent organizational skills and ability for multi-tasking.  
Must be able to complete required reports with accuracy and meet prescribed deadlines.  Must be innovative in problem solving, communicate well and be able to supervise clinical staff to manage effectively with available resources.  Must be able to work without continuous supervision. 
The Nurse Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his or her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department s policies and procedures. Work is not completely standardized. 


Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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