Job DescriptionClinical Operations Manager- SurgeryThe clinical manager of operations combines clinical experience and contemporary leadership practices with the IU Health Way to achieve excellent outcomes. Accountable for translating and achieving our strategic priorities and outcomes: quality and safety improvements, care affordability, great patient experiences, and great team member experiences. Accountable for providing strategic vision and operational planning for assigned unit. Incumbents will lead an interprofessional team to create an environment where the team is empowered to achieve excellence in patient and organizational outcomes. This role is accountable for advancing nursing practice by advocating and consistently embedding evidenced-base practices and professional nursing standards. Provides oversight of unit that is operational and staffed 24 x 7, weekends, and holidays.
This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift at University Hospital with availability to round to evenings and weekends, as well as on call responsibilities. Candidates should have previous people leadership experience as well as OR experience.
Key RelationshipsReports to: Administrative Director- Perioperative Services and Surgery
Direct Reports: 100
Key Relationships: Surgeon and Anesthesia Leadership
Candidate QualificationsCandidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
- Requires a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
- If bachelor degree not in nursing, must have Master of Nursing (MSN).
- Master's degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
- Specialty certification related to nursing practice or leadership is preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Required Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
