Director of Nursing / Nurse Manager Operating Room (OR)

Unit Highlights

82,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Surgical Pavilion just opened in 2020
14 spacious surgical suites, packed with the latest industry tools and technologies to optimize patient care, safety, and quality
1 "hybrid" operating room, featuring advanced imaging technology that allows an interventional cardiologist, radiologist, and vascular surgeon to collaborate and multi-task, all at one time, during a surgical case. Important to note - we are the only hospital in the State of Maryland, and among only a few in the U.S., to house this type of specialty surgical suite
Dedicated space for transplant and perfusion cases (to be introduced in the future)
State-of-the-art sterilization tools and processes
Robust video systems, integrated in the operative suites to facilitate virtual training opportunities for the hospital's surgical residency program
View the pavilion here: https://youtu.be/W8kRuO_blw8

What's in it For You

Excellent PTO and work-life balance
Free parking, relocation reimbursement (if 50 mi from location), and generous benefits
Magnet Designated hospital
Strong support from executive leadership
Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) to cover unit needs

What We're Looking For
An experienced Operating Room/Perioperative/Surgical Services Nurse Leader
2-4 years of experience as an Assistant Nurse Manager or Nurse Manager in Operating Room/Perioperative/Surgical ServicesNurse Leader
Passion for leadership and driving positive patient care outcomes

What We Offer

• Culture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth-Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation-Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active MD RN License or Active Compact State RN and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a Nationally accredited program Required and
• Master's degree in Nursing or health related field from a Nationally accredited program Preferred
Experience
• 3-4 years 4 years of nursing experience Required and
• 1-2 years 2 years of management and leadership experience Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the State of Maryland or District of Columbia - jurisdiction dependent on the entity of employment Upon Hire Required and
• Specialty certification from a nationally recognized nursing organization in either a clinical specialty or Nursing Administration preferred or must be obtained within two years of hire. within 1-1/2 Yrs Required and
• BLS - Basic Life Support for healthcare professionals Upon Hire Required
• RNC-OB C- Electronic Fetal Mon Perinatal nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) must obtain certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within 12 months from date of hire. New graduate nurses or new to specialty nurses (labor and delivery, antepartum, antenatal testing) will have 15 months from date of hire to obtain the EFM certification. Required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment on highly complex situations. Verbal and written communication skills. Basic knowledge of various computer software applications and online learning applications, especially Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Creates a professional practice atmosphere and an environment of mentoring and professional development that supports shared/collaborative governance and a high level of associates' satisfaction as evidenced by outcomes data.
• Builds trusting and collaborative relationships with members of the inter-professional health care team and leaders of other departments. Creates an environment that values opinion sharing, utilizes shared decision-making, and enhances associates' engagement and retention.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic and safe environment of care delivery that supports the framework of professional nursing practice based on evidenced and to achieve optimum patient care outcomes. Demonstrates responsibility for fiscal planning and management of the unit-based budget. Engages in ongoing productivity monitoring, adherence to prescribed annual budget, and assurance of adequate availability of personnel and other necessary resources to support the delivery of safe patient care and realization of departmental goals.
• Provides clinical leadership through role modeling professional practice behaviors and maintaining role accountabilities at the level of the associates. Integrates ethical standards and SPIRIT values into everyday activities. Supports the achievement of Magnet Recognition or Pathways to Excellence programs as determined by the Entity Chief Nursing Officer and/or Senior Director of Nursing.
• Serves as a change agent, assisting others in understanding the importance, necessity, impact ,and process of change. Collaborates with the Senior Nursing Leadership Team to seek and utilize information to develop, implement, and manage a budget which supports organizational objectives, patient care standards, safety, high reliability, and quality of care.
• Hires, evaluates, coaches, mentors, promotes, counsels, disciplines, and when necessary terminates associates, to achieve behaviors aligned with MedStar's vision, mission, and values. Develops associates based on their strengths and professional advancement needs. Utilizes approaches and strategies that support the retention, engagement, and recruitment of associates; optimize patient care outcomes; and sustain the interdisciplinary model of care (IMOC) and its related standards of excellence.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates departmental goals that support the nursing strategic plan in collaboration with the nursing leadership team and other personnel within the department. Delegates certain activities to others within the unit/department as appropriate.
• Monitors and analyzes departmental performance data (e.g., nursing sensitive measures) and identifies and participates in performance improvement opportunities. Ensures compliance with unit, divisional, hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations. Takes corrective action when deficiencies occur.
• Creates and supports a patient-centered care environment that fosters optimal patient experience as demonstrated by outcomes data. Communicates with patients' families and significant others and acts as resource for associates in dealing with patient/family issues. Investigates and follows through on customer complaints and concerns.
• Ensures that adequate materials, supplies, and equipment are available in support of optimal care delivery and that cost containment efforts are implemented. Communicates new material and supply needs to materials/supply chain leaders. Participates, or engages associates as appropriate, in product and equipment selection.
• Oversees the development of unit specific orientation, preceptor programs, and competencies for all personnel within the department. Collaborates with nursing professional development, practice innovation and informatics, and supports the implementation of new programs. Helps design educational and competency assessment programs to ensure the highest quality care delivery and customer engagement. Provides associates with timely constructive feedback on performance.
• Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance of associates, and conducts performance management planning. Identifies individual development needs and provides appropriate resources to meet needs. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with associates to review programs, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information.
• Engages in unit/department-based activities that enhance cost containment, facilitate capacity management and patient flow/throughput, and promote efficient care delivery systems. Actively participates in efforts to reduce patient length of stay by collaborating with medical providers and other disciplines to facilitate timely discharge planning.
• Participates in hospital/entity or system committees, task forces, interdisciplinary forums, and projects (e.g., serious safety event reviews and performance improvement teams) at the request of Senior Nursing Leadership Team. Promotes a public image of professional nursing excellence and represents the hospital in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the fields of nursing and health care through a variety of professional activities including, but not limited to, reading the appropriate literature, attending related seminars and conferences, and maintaining membership in professional nursing associations. Demonstrates accountability for own professional development and advancement.
• Assumes administrative responsibilities in absence of the Senior Director of Nursing and provides coverage for other colleagues.
• Maintains the ability to provide direct care for a caseload of patients as required.