Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Job Description

Description

Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including 2 doses of a 2-dose series or 1 dose of a 1-dose series plus 14 days beyond the final dose prior to start date.

PeaceHealth is seeking a Assistant Nurse Manager to join our OR leadership team at Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Washington.   This is a  Full Time, exempt, that would work 1100-1930.    In collaboration with Management team, will provide leadership for the OR and Anesthesia departments.

 We offer:

• The latest technology that includes 2 new XI DaVinci robots and a MAKO robot for total knees and hips
• 18 state-of-the-art surgery suites that include 2 open heart surgery suites and an additional Hybrid OR Suite
• Surgeries that include: open heart, trauma, neuro, ortho, vascular, thoracic, plastics, robotics, ENT, eyes, and general surgery
• A collaborative leadership and clinical education team
• Relocation Assistance 
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes a successful wellness program that has helped position PeaceHealth as the #1 Healthiest Employer in WA
• A hospital on the Magnet journey 
• A mission driven culture that consistently demonstrates its core values of Respect for Individual Human Dignity and Worth, Stewardship, Collaboration and Social Justice
• Annual Salary range starts at $104,500, more depending upon experience

Southwest Washington Medical Center is a 450-bed tertiary-level hospital. Located just across the river from the Portland [Oregon] metropolitan area, Vancouver is a central location where you can take advantage of city amenities or the lush landscape, with easy access to an abundance of recreational and cultural activities. An ideal location for foodies and outdoor enthusiasts alike, and just a short drive to numerous charming coastal towns along the Pacific Ocean. 

JOB SUMMARY

The position is responsible for providing managerial assistance to the Nurse Manager. This position is directly accountable to the Nurse Manager and is responsible for support in the following areas: hiring; staffing and scheduling; orientation; performance assessment; budget monitoring; maintaining and establishing patient care standards; policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrates compassion, respect and caring while working within the scope of Registered Nurse Practice to provide individualized, safe, and efficient care to patients and assistance to their families and visitors. Proactively implement measures to promote a safety climate on the unit, considering the inter-relationship of people, tools, and environment in which are is provided.
• Provide leadership, management, and communication skills to department.
• Assist Nurse Manager in planning, recommendation, and implementation of clinical service delivery. Recommend policy changes which enhance nursing ability to achieve top quartile performance.
• Assist Nurse Manager with the staff supervision, counseling, and documentation of personnel actions.
• Assist Nurse Manager with the evaluation of work performance and performance assessments.
• Promote, establish, and maintain open communication.
• Assist Nurse Manager with budget monitoring.
• Assist with the supervision and direction of the department Clinical Educator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 
• BSN required or actively enrolled in program with a targeted graduation date w/in 3 years of date of hire.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:

• Minimum of three years applicable nursing experience required that requires OR experience.
• Two years of supervisory/leadership experience in health care organization preferred.
• Financial and budgetary experience.
• Recent charge nurse experience within the last two years.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• WA State RN licensure
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS and/or ENPC may be required.
• Specialty certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS:

• Strong problem solving, decision making and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in the use of computers including MS Office applications.
• Requires skills in the process of continuous adaptation
• Ability to address generation conflict in workforce applying a philosophical understanding of servant leadership.
• Ability to adjust instructional methods to match learning styles, education and training plan and tailor environment to incorporate nursing students and faculty into the clinical unit culture.
• Ability to identify care patterns or systems thinking which leads to the most effective patient outcomes.
• Knowledge and application of tools for quality & safety (e.g. A3, 5S) and monitors patient outcome at the patient and unit level to achieve top quartile performance.
• Ability to apply interventions at patient and unit levels which promote evidence-based practice, staying current with nursing literature.
• Ability to apply “holism” in nursing as application of body, mind and spirit as a total unit acting together in nursing care delivery and patient need for care.

SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires fairly light physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 50 lbs. or less.
• Work requires frequent exposure to minor cold, heat, poor ventilation, or sharp instruments. Reasonably anticipated exposure to blood and body fluids once per month or more.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (34-65% of work time).

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For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.