Manager of Inpatient Nursing - Outpatient Surgery, Pre-Anesthesia Assessment, PACU and IV Therapy

OVERVIEW The Manager of Inpatient Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for Outpatient Surgery, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Pre-Anesthesia, and IV Therapy services, ensuring safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. This role oversees clinical operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, operational efficiency, and a culture of excellence across all areas of responsibility.

Shift: Monday to Friday Day Shift Hours with 24/7 Accountability

Schedule:

40 hours per week ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ability to carry out the strategic vision for Departments he/she is responsible for which align with System and Department of Nursing Mission and Vision.

Excellent business acumen and analytical skills. Strong problem solving abilities in complex situations. Strong financial skills; ability to manage budgets and teams to meet organizational objectives.

Experience in areas of cost savings, expenditure controls, and efficiencies in health care operations. Ability to work within their budgets and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives. Assures there are organized plans in place for selection of staff, evaluation of staff, orientation of new staff, continued education and development of staff, competency evaluation of staff, appropriate scheduling of staff based on patient acuity.

A visible nursing leader with outstanding relationship building skills.

A demonstrated record of success in identifying, recruiting and retaining strong clinicians.

Must possess strong physician relationship skills.

Patient focused with a strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality, safety, and customer service. Is responsible for achievement of patient satisfaction (Press Ganey and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve targets for their areas of responsibility.

Experience with process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change. Knowledge of continuous quality improvement management principles and practices.

Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards.

Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal. Able to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and groups through compassion, creativity, and consistent visibility.

Participates in and leads hospital and department committees

Demonstrated ability in developing and mentoring staff and colleagues.

Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability and holds others to the same.

Demonstrates decisiveness and an ability to gain consensus where appropriate. Able to align diverse constituencies' needs and expectations that result in win-win solutions.

Strong nursing leader who is customer focused with a collaborative, can do attitude. Exhibits a passion for nursing.

Serves as a role model and coach for Service Excellence Standards and service recovery.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Masters' degree in a related field preferred. Certification in specialty desirable.

Must have a minimum of 2 to 4 years of progressively responsible hospital nursing leadership experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as an RN in state of practice OTHER

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal/communication and conflict resolution skills. Genuine concern for people. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Adept listener with the ability to interpret concerns.

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak…