Location
Austin TX

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Surgery

Description

Top Client in need of Surgery Manager

The Nurse Manager is a working manager, who is responsible for day-to-day operations of the PACU and Surgery.

• You will oversee the planning, directing and controlling of the staffing assignments in accordance with objectives and policies to insure effective coverage of the department, and maintain productivity targets.
• You will oversee the preparation and completion of the work schedule for the appropriate areas.
• You will oversee schedule for adequate staffing (including call) on a daily basis.
• You will review daily performance, and will be responsible for keeping department within recommended productivity targets and performance benchmarks.
• You will recommend staffing changes with appropriate rationale to Director of Surgical Services.
• You will interview and make recommendation of personnel, has input on decisions regarding hiring, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• You will review and approve personnel performance appraisals including the establishment of goals for each employee. Perform performance approvals for supervisors.
• You will provide counseling/progressive discipline for employees when necessary, including documentation.
• You will review personnel attendance records/personnel files.
• You will regularly communicate with supervisors and employees (i.e.: in-service and staff meetings).
• You will participate in meetings with physicians and other departments.
• You will attend mandatory hospital staff/educational meetings and documents on record.
• You will assist with preparation of unit budget as directed by director.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Bachelors Degree
• 5 years in appropriate area of expertise and two years in a supervisory/charge nurse position in Surgery/Day Surgery