Nurse Manager - Surgery

Reporting to the Surgical Services Director, this position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Redlands Community Hospital. The Nurse Manager is responsible for specialty nursing services for the Surgical Unit and GI Lab. The Nurse Manager has 24 hour accountability to coordinate the provision of care and ensures that appropriate nursing practice and patient care standards are met. The Nurse Manager adheres to the Patient's First philosophy of Safety, Compassion, and Efficiency. The Nurse Manager is able to coordinate care not only for individual patients, but also to lead the care delivery of multiple patients in the nursing care area. S/he collaborates with other professional disciplines/unit leaders to ensure safe and effective patient care delivery. The Nurse Manager is responsible for oversight of nursing personnel assignments based upon their skill, experience and temperament, and the acuity of the patients. This position also serves as a surgical standards and process of care resource.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current CA State licensure as a Registered Nurse required

Current CPR certification required

Current ACLS certification required

Operating Room or Nurse Manager certification preferred

Three to five years of relevant experience in the assigned service area preferred

Demonstrated expertise in the clinical area, and leadership ability preferred

Basic knowledge of computer (Word, Excel, and e-mail functions)

Membership in professional specialty organization preferred

BSN required, MSN desired