Assistant Manager, Surgical Services

Assistant Manager, Surgical Services, Days, Full-Time(Surgical Services)

Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.

HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:

Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.

Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.

EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.

Kid Town Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.

Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.

Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.

At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.

The Assistant Manager supports the Nurse Manager in the daily operations, clinical leadership, and administrative oversight of Surgical Services, including the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Operative Services, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Post-Operative/Phase II Recovery, and Outpatient Infusion Services.

Clinical & Operational:

• Assist the Nurse Manager with daily operations of Surgical Services, including OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Post-Op/Phase II Recovery, and Outpatient Infusion.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses, charge nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care and operational concerns.
• Support coordination of daily surgical schedules, patient flow, room assignments, turnovers, add-on cases, and cancellations.
• Promote safe and efficient patient progression from Pre-Op through OR, PACU, Post-Op, and discharge.
• Support compliance with surgical safety, infection prevention, specimen management, positioning, and perioperative standards.
• Assist with management of surgical equipment, instruments, supplies, and technology.
• Support safe pre-operative assessment, preparation, medication administration, patient education, and documentation.
• Support appropriate monitoring, pain and nausea management, discharge criteria, and escalation of changes in patient condition.
• Promote effective handoff communication and safe discharge or transfer processes.
• Assist with daily clinical and operational oversight of Outpatient Infusion Services.

Staffing & Scheduling

• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to develop and maintain department staffing schedules.
• Assist with daily assignments based on patient volume, acuity, surgical schedule, and staff competency.
• Manage call-ins, schedule changes, staffing needs, and on-call needs. Recruitment, Orientation & Retention

• Participate in recruitment, interviews, hiring recommendations, onboarding, and orientation.
• Mentor new…