NURSE MANAGER-Perioperative/OR

Job Description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient’s specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Responsible for directing and organizing unit/service operations to ensure patient care is delivered in a manner consistent with the philosophy/goals of the institution. The NM has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the satisfaction of patients, physicians, and staff while demonstrating sound fiscal management.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Quality Patient Care:
• 1.1 Initiates and supports activities to improve patient outcomes.
• 2. Leadership skills:
• 2.1 Identifies and provides opportunities for staff development.
• 3. Information Management:
• 3.1 Completes performance appraisals by due date.
• 4. Service Excellence:
• 4.1 Acts as a role model in demonstrating excellent human relation skills.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN, Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years leadership experience.  Intra-op OR experience required

LICENSURE

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. All newly hired Registered Nurses must have a current BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Ability to influence, lead, and delegate
• Ability to initiate and lead projects
• Organizational and planning abilities
• Result oriented: ability to achieve the target within given time
• Excellent written and oral communications
• Adaptability—efficient under pressure, always meet deadlines
• Strong networking skills
• Good judgment and decision making skills
• Ability to multi task—can handle many assignments
• Accuracy and punctuality
• Ability to  trouble shoot and problem solve 
• Flexibility
• Technical knowledge and background
• Business background
• Strong team work/leads by example
• Analytical skills

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing and touch; moving/lifting patients of varying wieghts.