The Manager RN oversees the Surgical Department, including Operating Room, PACU, Ambulatory Surgery, and Pain Procedures, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with standards.
They coordinate staff scheduling, develop personnel, and participate in committees such as Infection Control, Safety, and Nursing Management.
Responsibilities include maintaining OR quality monitors, managing supplies and equipment, scheduling surgeries and staff, and supporting performance improvement activities.
The role involves staff orientation, conducting evaluations, ensuring staff certifications (BLS, ACLS, CNOR), and adhering to policies and procedures.
The position requires strong leadership, clinical expertise, and the ability to work under stress, with physical demands including mobility and lifting.
Qualifications include RN licensure, CNOR certification or equivalent, BLS, incident command system training, and a relevant degree.
Overall, the Manager RN ensures safe, efficient, and quality surgical services through effective management and clinical excellence.