Manager - Surg​/Nursing

Location:

1202 Highway 60 Socorro, NM

Compensation pay range:
Minimum Offer $94,057.60 Maximum Offer $

Summary:

Assists the Department Director in planning, directing and coordinating the operational, financial and personnel activities of the designated departments. Provides clinical and operational leadership for areas assigned.

• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Staff Safety – wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern
• Differentials for night, weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
• Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free onsite and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.

• Clinical Leadership – Provide oversight for daily operations of surgical nursing units, including OR, PACU, and pre/post-operative care. Ensure delivery of safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care. Maintain clinical competency and support best practices in surgical nursing. Participate in direct patient care as needed due to staffing or acuity demands.
• Staff Management & Development – Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff. Develop staffing schedules that align with patient census and acuity in a rural setting. Mentor and coach nursing personnel to support professional growth. Promote staff engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.
• Operational Management – Oversee departmental budgets, resource allocation, and cost control. Monitor productivity, patient flow, and efficiency of surgical services. Ensure equipment and supply availability, with attention to rural resource limitations. Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams.

• Licensure:
  State of New Mexico or Compact State Nursing License or Graduate Nurse Permit required.
• BLS required.
• BSN required – Degree from accredited academic nursing program (conditional status may be approved by system CNO).

AA / EOE / VET / DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke-free campuses.