Surgery Manager - Surgery

• Location 1600 West Avenue J,Lancaster, CA, 93534,United States
• Base Pay $ - $ / Year
• Job Category Surgery Manager, Surgery
• Employee Type Regular

The Nurse Manager is a Registered Nurse responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating clinical, administrative, and operational activities for a nursing/patient care unit; implements and interprets policies, procedures, standards, and regulations for nursing personnel, patients, medical staff, and the public. She/he maintains twenty-four-hour accountability for all activities of the unit. Will apply ANA Standards of Nursing Administrative Practice in performance of leadership role.

• Effectively plans, organizes and evaluates work duties of self and unit staff to promote quality nursing and patient care activities.
• Develops unit goals annually, in conjunction with the unit staff and unit Medical Director, that supports the department of nursing and the Medical Center's philosophy, goals, and objectives.
• Plans and maintains staffing pattern within budgeting parameters, incorporating continuity of care, staff competency, and patient acuity.
• Evaluates and sets standards for patient care and unit equipment.
• Collaborates with support services to provide a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Promotes intra- and interdepartmental communication.
• Maintains patient reference materials and ensures access to appropriate policies, procedures, standards and care guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Director and Supervisors to facilitate the provision of high-quality patient care.
• Works with the Medical Staff to coordinate the medical and nursing management of patient care.
• Utilizes staff in a manner which reflects the understanding of professional, legal, and institutional constraints; the abilities of individual care providers; the holistic approach to patient care; and the use of time-management principles.
• Evaluates patient care delivery through written documentation, observation, and comparison to established standards.
• Assists in providing nursing care to patients, as needed, to assess particular patient requirements or a backup to Staff Nurse.
• Serves as a clinical resource person and assists nursing personnel in assessing patient/family status to plan nursing care.

• Interviews and selects staff for designated unit.
• Maintains staff meeting at least bi-monthly to discuss department and Medical Center goals, progress toward goals, and other significant information concerning the unit and organization.
• Provides an environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.
• Empowers staff to participate in changing processes and incorporate changes into daily practices.
• Recognizes employee contributions.
• Monitors employee performance and provides ongoing feedback. Initiates corrective action when indicated. Completes employee performance appraisals according to Human Resources guidelines.
• Empower staff to take ownership of patient care environment.
• Avoid preventable turnover. Initiates plan for change as appropriate. Ensures completion and processing of all personnel forms.
• Participates in recruitment events.
• Actively participates in strategies to meet Magnet designation.

• Works with peers and co-workers to resolve conflict, and duplication of effort and waste.
• Communicates to nursing supervisors the essential information for continuity of patient care.
• Attends required meetings or delegates responsibility when indicated in event of absence.
• Works effectively with Medical Directors, Service Chiefs, and other members of the medical staff.
• Cooperates with instructors from nursing schools to enhance student learning.
• Evaluates the educational needs of employees and provides for in services/training monthly and as applicable
• Ensures an appropriate orientation plan for newly hired unit personnel. Approves continuing education programs attended by the staff.
• Communicates Medical Center policies and procedures to nursing staff and promotes inter-departmental harmony.
• Communicates all pertinent information regarding resources and services to the Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing.
• Promotes and…