OR Manager- (Must have RN license)

OR Manager

Job Category : Surgical Services

Requisition Number : ORMAN032352

Location : McKinney, TX 75070, USA

Job Type : Full-Time, On-site

Job Description : Qualifications :

Current, unencumbered licensure as registered nurse in State of Texas.

Certification in area of specialization preferred.

Current BLS / ACLS certification at time of hire; PALS preferred.

Diploma from accredited nursing program. BSN strongly preferred.

Minimum of 3 years management experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities :

Acts as a role model / mentor to peers and staff.

Demonstrates excellent communication skills when dealing with staff, physicians, patients, and vendors. Guides and directs nursing staff regarding safe, effective patient care with emphasis on emergency preparedness.

Maintains current knowledge of new procedures, products and equipment used in acute care nursing. Provides resources and guidance to support the utilization of evidence-based practice standards. Supports new service lines.

Maintains familiarity with and ensures unit compliance with regulatory agency requirements, including, but not limited to CMS, JCAHO and Texas Department of Health. Maintains personal clinical competence and assists with care of high acuity patients; assists with patient transfers as needed.

Interviews candidates for employment, oversees new hire orientation and onboarding, assigns work schedules, and conducts annual performance evaluations. Recognizes and rewards individual and team accomplishments to promote staff engagement and retention.

Implements agreed staffing patterns. Modifies staffing patterns based on patient care needs. Responds to complaints and / or concerns from patients, families, physicians, or employees through active listening, thorough investigation, and, when necessary, corrective action. Incorporates customer needs and expectations into daily operations and business planning strategies to achieve high patient satisfaction results.

Effectively navigates conflict resolution when necessary. Oversees payroll approval responsibilities to ensure accurate timekeeping. Conducts regular staff meetings to ensure timely communication of information.

Participates in departmental auditing responsibilities. Identifies areas of opportunity for improvement in delivery of patient care and leads quality improvement initiatives. Reviews and revises departmental policies and procedures to ensure up to date, evidence-based practices.

Makes appropriate referrals to peer review. Completes required reports in a timely manner. Attends and participates in committee meetings as required.

Accommodates a flexible work schedule.