Registered Nurse Manager (RN) - Operating Room - West Hospital

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager for the Operating Room at West Hospital. This leadership position assumes 24-hour responsibility for supervising and coordinating administrative and operational activities in the OR. You will collaborate with ancillary and interdisciplinary teams to develop goals and objectives based on clinical data analysis, improve patient outcomes, and create a culture of excellence while achieving targeted KPIs and identified outcomes at the unit level.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily operational oversight, management, and clinical support to the healthcare team
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor, and clinical resource
• Foster an environment where interdisciplinary team members contribute to optimal patient outcomes and grow professionally
• Model core cultural and safety behaviors to eliminate preventable harm and implement high reliability principles
• Meet productivity targets for the assigned department
• Implement strategic initiatives
• Support the mission and vision of the organization
• Practice and deliver care in accordance with the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Day shift
• 24-hour responsibility for assigned areas

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current RN license in the state where working or covered by compact
• Minimum 3 years of professional nursing experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing or Master in Health Administration or related field
• 1 year of experience in the appropriate specialty area (Operating Room)
• Prior management or supervisory experience
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (must obtain prior to entering patient care setting)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• TNCC Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
• ENPC Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course
• NRP Neonatal Resuscitation Program
• National Board Certification in specialty
• Nurse Executive Certification or designated specialty certification

Required Skills and Competencies

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships
• Collaborate effectively with physicians and medical staff
• Conflict resolution
• Effective oral and written communication
• Establish an environment that values diversity
• Facilitate consensus building and group discussions
• Inspire desired behaviors and manage undesired behaviors
• Interpersonal communication and relationship building
• Situational leadership
• Stakeholder engagement
• Application of high reliability concepts
• Knowledge of care delivery models and patient care delivery across the continuum
• Understanding of clinical outcomes and evidence-based practices
• Knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing best practices
• Performance improvement and quality improvement
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and risk management
• Working knowledge of patient safety programs and risk identification
• Change management
• Foundational leadership and mentoring
• Succession planning
• Advocacy and ethical principles
• Accountability for actions and decisions
• Openness to feedback and coaching
• Data analysis and interpretation
• Budget creation and management
• Strategic planning and operational objective development
• Customer service
• Financial management
• Human resources management
• Information management and technology
• SWOT and Gap analyses
• People management and leadership
• Problem solving
• Staffing management based on matrix
• Workforce development planning
• Experience in union environments

Benefits

• Competitive pay and incentives
• Referral bonuses
• 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• HSA/FSA options
• Life insurance
• Mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off
• Parental and FMLA leave
• Short- and long-term disability
• Backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and continuing education support

Note: Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.