Job Description

Nurse Manager Operating Room

Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs.

The role of the Nurse Manager in the Operating Room and Surgicare provides leadership, guidance, supervision and support to the Surgical Services team; as well as direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles as needed. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of OR and Surgicare nurses and Nurse Manager include (but are not limited to):

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Accomplish nurse human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, educating, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining team members; communicating job expectations and adhering to policies and procedures.
• Fosters an environment that promotes a spirit of inquiry and continuous quality improvement. Assists in the design and implementation of programs with evaluate the efficacy of treatment.
• Monitor and assure the compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Promote, monitor and implement the concepts of quality management and evidence based practice. Monitor service areas, recommend approaches for improvement activities, design new processes, collect and measure data, review and report performance over time, improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation and reassess continuously.
• Provide programmatic leadership of the clinical component of assigned areas to ensure quality patient care outcomes.
• Develop implement goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures and practices of clinical care in alignment with strategic plan.
• Manage staffing and scheduling processing including the distribution of present and future FTE's.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental retention strategies, recruitment, selection, and discipline of department personnel. Participate in the development, coaching, motivation, and evaluation of department personnel.
• Facilitate employee understanding of job requirements. Assure availability of appropriate education to develop and maintain staff competence.
• Role models the philosophy of person-centered care. Establish a compassionate environment. Daily patient/family rounding. Handle patient complaints/other issues as they arise.
• Demonstrates adherence to infection control policies and correct hand washing/scrubbing technique.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3-5 years Surgical Services experience preferred.

• Current NYS Registered Nursing license

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Current BLS. ACLS certification must be obtained prior to completion of the introductory period.
• Minimum 1-2 years in formal leadership role within Operating Room preferred.
• Certification in Perioperative nursing (CNOR)

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 20 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve lifting of up to 50 or more pounds. Good dexterity and ability to stand in place for extended periods of time. Ability to move or lift patients with assistance.

Location and Travel Requirements:

• Onsite

Pay Range Disclosure:

• $94,640 to $114,566 per year

Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org .

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