RN Nurse Manager

Job Title

RN Nurse Manager

Southwest Endoscopy is a fast paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.

The Nurse Manager is responsible for all departmental functions in support of the Facility mission, vision, and goals. The Manager identifies the cost‑effective systems needed to support the business of the department taking into account business trends, resource availability and changes in customers. This position establishes effective working relationships with all constituencies including patients, physicians, employees, volunteers and vendors. The Manager identifies and remedies variances through continuous customer satisfaction data and employee involvement.

The Nurse Manager works with Senior Management in meeting Facility goals. Oversees Pre‑op/PACU/PAT; assists as Pre‑op/PACU/PAT RN as necessary.

• Demonstrates leadership skills and empowerment by managing a staff of nurses and ancillary staff.
• Directs the daily activities of the unit and facilitates patient flow. Provides direct patient care.
• The Manager is the initial resource person for answering questions regarding the unit or patient care.
• The effective Manager is flexible and able to prioritize and adapt during emergencies.
• Facilitates staffing and daily assignments.
• Acts as the primary resource for the PACU for issues related to PACU and in maintaining overall awareness of the department’s activities.
• Makes patient care related judgments and implements appropriate actions within legal, professional and ethical standards.
• Solves problems and troubleshoots issues that may affect the unit or patient care and ensures timely and effective action. Ensures critical incidents are documented. Reports any issues or problems to the Clinical Director.
• Exhibits effective planning, time management, delegation of patient care activities to unit staff and resource utilization. Assesses that delegation of tasks are carried out safely, effectively and in a timely manner.
• Contributes to the development and attainment of unit goals.
• Understands, applies, supports and follows department/ASC policies, procedures and standards at all times.
• Helps ensure that inventory and stock levels are maintained at a minimum level. Identifies and implements opportunities to standardize products, reduce waste and reduce costs.
• Requests external and internal customer feedback to ensure department operations are meeting customer requirements.
• Maintains required professional license and/or certification.
• Attends ASC meetings and in‑service educational opportunities as required. Participates in loss prevention by protecting company assets and maintaining a safe environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well‑rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

• Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance

Education:

• Graduate of accredited school of professional nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• Two (2) years experience in surgery management that must include pre‑op, intra‑op, post‑op care with total joint and spine experience.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations:

• Current State RN License
• BLS & ACLS Certification required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Independent decision making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills with staff and physicians.