Nurse Manager, Operating Room & Endoscopy 40hr -Day/Evening - Lawrence General Hospital

Nurse Manager, Operating Room & Endoscopy

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department. Collaborates with the Director as appropriate. Also communicates with other ancillary departments as necessary in an effort to maintain excellence in patient care. Assumes 24 hour accountability for management of the department in conjunction with the Director. Works as an active clinical nurse when the need arises and is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process in accordance with standards of care and age-specific category requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs/delegates staff by correlating patient needs with established standards of care and appropriate levels of personnel to ensure an effective operation of the unit.
• Monitors staffs’ documentation of the nursing process for completion and reflection of the standards of care.
• Plays a role in risk management by identifying actual and potential problems and makes recommendations on how to resolve them by positive interaction.
• Participates in maintaining 100% compliance with JCAHO, DPH, OSHA standards.
• Prepares staff schedules and ensures adequate coverage.
• Assist the Director in keeping FTE’s within allotted levels. Makes recommendations and takes positive steps to ensure budget adherence. Anticipates capital equipment needs and recommends accordingly.
• Demonstrates a high level of mental and emotional tolerance and even temperament when dealing with people; works at establishing and maintaining a good rapport with others throughout the organization. Within the department, demonstrates the ability to create environment conducive to optimal efficiency; instills a service excellence approach. Gains cooperation of staff members while working towards the Hospital and department goals.
• Conducts regular unit meetings and conferences for an exchange of information and ideas on patient care, unit and hospital issues.
• Regularly measures individual employee performance against established criteria based performance standards; utilizes evaluations as an objective management tool for counseling staff members to higher levels of performance; completes and discusses the performance evaluation with individual employees in a timely manner.
• Oversees the disciplinary process as appropriate for all staff within his/her scope of practice and ensure integrity of nursing practice.
• Prepares budget for assigned area or program and is responsible for adherence to approved budget.
• Facilitates efficient operations by providing direction, guidance and counseling to staff. Solicits input from physicians and staff.
• Responsible for assuring customer/patient service needs are met. Monitors patient service feedback and works with physicians and Manager/Director in the resolution of complaints and

service issues.

• Provides contact and follow-up with the staff and physicians (when applicable).
• Coordinates tasks and assists in the creation of business plan for assigned area in cooperation with Manager, physicians (if applicable) and/or Director.
• Works with Manager / Director to manage appropriate staffing ratios and overtime.

Required:

• Current Massachusetts licensure
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, management, or health care
• Demonstrated skills required in patient care, leadership, and interpersonal relationships
• CNOR certified
• ACLS and PALS certification preferred

Preferred:

• Three years nursing experience, three years management experience

Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, thededicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.