Job Summary and QualificationsUnder the general direction of the VP, Perioperative Services, the nurse manager is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to perioperative patients. The nurse manager provides direction to Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and non-professional nursing personnel in providing direct patient care and in providing supervision of the Surgical Services area. The nurse manager supports the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the objectives of the Hospital. Applies knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span to identify patient and family requirements relative to age specific needs.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shift with leadership callWhat you will do in the role:- Assumes responsibility for the efficient management of designated aspects of t he Surgical Services Department in collaboration with the Vice President Perioperative Services.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of clinical components of care required in the Operating Room, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, or Same Day Surgery Unit to provide for direct patient care.
- Teaches, supervises, and serves as a resource person for nursing and other staff assigned to Perioperative Services by: Providing ongoing supervision of patient care activities with reinforcement of correct principles, procedures, and techniques of patient care. Provides ongoing monitoring of the quality of care by nursing personnel with documentation of assessments as indicated. Provides information and helps complete evaluations of staff.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of medical/legal responsibilities to fulfill position responsibility in any position in the Operating Room, PACU, and SDS.
- Maintains communication with the Vice President, Operating room or designee to ensure that any problems during the surgical process are promptly communicated.
- Participates in a 24 hour call system to provide for continuous availability of management support for Surgical Services
- Assumes responsibility, along with the Director, for meeting the established operational budgets.
- Responsible for annual competencies and evaluations of staff
- Counsels staff and takes action, as appropriate Demonstrates ability to differentiate between attitude/work habits problems versus performance/competency issues. Counsels staff in a timely manner, documents counseling action. Follows through on counseling actions, implements progressive discipline process, as necessary, under the direction of both Director of Human Resources and Director of Perioperative Services
- Promotes personal and professional growth
- Empowers staff to take part in decision-making process
- Identifies issues and trends within the organization, respective department, and nursing. Participates in developing a strategic business plan for improvements
- Responsible for the day-to day operations under the supervision of the Vice President of Perioperative Services.
- Exercises judgment in the delegation of activities to nursing personnel assigned to Perioperative Services to ensure that patient care is provided by staff with identified competencies in meeting individual patient needs.
- Applies knowledge of principles of surgical asepsis and universal precautions required for the surveillance of the OR, PACU, and/or SDS environment and provision of direct patient care.
- Organizes equipment and supplies required for the surgical procedures to minimize delays in the schedule and promote patient safety.
- Proficient in the utilization of specialized skills to provide care to patients in the OR, PACU, and SDS
- Applies principles of body mechanics I the provision of direct patient care activities and in the supervision of other personnel in the Operating Room and PACU/SDS.
What qualifications you will need:- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- (RN) Registered Nurse license required
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- 3 years general OR nursing experience, previous management experience preferred
- CNOR preferred
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, a campus of HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, is a
165+ bed, general acute care hospital, founded in 2006 by local physicians who wanted to create a sophisticated, patient-friendly healthcare environment for their community. We strive to provide world-class healthcare to patients throughout Cypress, TX and Northwest Houston. HCA Houston North Cypress provides comprehensive services utilizing the latest in medical technology and equipment. We employ well-respected area physicians and aim to provide an upscale five-star hotel-like ambiance with the comfort of those we care for in mind. Our services include a 20+ bed unit ICU, robotic-assisted surgery, orthopedic care, joint replacement surgery, cancer care, advanced wound care services using hyperbaric medicine, advanced breast cancer screening and imaging, and much more. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Become a manager with an organization that invests in your career while giving to the community. We are seeking distinguished applicants for our Nurse Manager RN Surgery opening. Help HCA Healthcare create healthier tomorrows for patients and communities.
