Surgical Services Nurse Manager

Under the general supervision of the unit's Director, or Designee, the Surgical Services Nurse Manager RN assumes responsibility for direction and coordination of all functions in the unit on his/her designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, this individual is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit.

Qualifications:

-Current ACLS, PALS, BLS certification required
-Ability to speak and read English. (Spanish a plus)
-Bachelor's Degree preferred. Will consider Associate's Degree (with agreement to begin coursework towards a BSN within 1 year of hire date or currently enrolled in classes working towards a BSN)
-Graduate from an accredited school/college of nursing required
-Current valid New Mexico/Compact license as a Registered Nurse required
-CNOR preferred
-Minimum of 3 years perioperative supervisory/management experience required
-Minimum of 5 years of current experience in a peri-operative setting required and is clinically competent
-DNV/Joint Commission inspection experience preferred
-Knowledge of Perioperative standards and compliance specifications (HIPAA, AORN, ASPAN, AAMI, OSHA, DNV, Joint Commission etc.) --preferred
-Demonstrates knowledge and skills of specialty area
-Experience within a union environment preferred
-Possess computer, standard office equipment and Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Office, internet, email, copier, fax machine, phone, calculator)
-Strong Communication and organizational skills required
-Self-motivated and demonstrates ability to set priorities, achieve objectives, solve problems, meet deadlines, coordinate -simultaneous projects and make decisions
-Ability to work effectively with a diverse staff, patient population, physicians and outside agencies
-Experience with writing and editing policies and procedures preferred
-Additional critical care experiences a plus