Manager of Surgical Services Manatee Memorial Hospital

Responsibilities

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.

The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic‑assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.

Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs.

Under the direction of the Director of the Surgical Services Line, the Surgical Services Nurse Manager is responsible for implementing hospital policies, procedures, and philosophies while overseeing staff activities, daily schedules, and department financials. This role includes performing all duties of a surgical service registered nurse, supervising 24/7 operations, and ensuring efficient service delivery. The Manager must provide appropriate staffing, develop and implement programs and protocols, coordinate performance improvement (PI) initiatives, and manage inventory and departmental education.

Acting as a liaison between the surgical department and other hospital departments, the Manager facilitates smooth patient transitions, ensures positive patient outcomes, and collaborates with the Clinical Educator and other leaders to maintain compliance and support the Director in managing fiscal, supply chain, and staffing responsibilities within a dynamic and fast‑paced environment. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

• This information is for a full‑time position as Nurse Manager of Surgical Services
• Minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in an acute care hospital setting
• Prior supervisor experience, required

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

• Graduation from Accredited School of Nursing
• Current RN licensure in Florida
• BSN, required
• MSN, preferred
• Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Current ACLS Certification through American Heart Association
• Current PALS Certification through American Heart Association

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