Nurse Manager - Operating Room

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. About the Organization Wills Eye Hospital, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a global leader in the treatment of eye disease. Established in 1832 as the America's first eye hospital, we are one of the world's premier eye care facilities and the #2 best hospital in the nation for ophthalmology as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Our clinical expertise, state-of-the-art diagnostic testing and advanced surgical capabilities make Wills Eye a worldwide referral center where more than 250,000 patients are treated annually. From common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, Wills Eye provides general eye care and comprehensive ophthalmic specialty services that attract patients throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area, across the country and around the world.

Today, we continue to shape the science and medicine of ophthalmology, thanks to our talented, skilled physicians and staff who are dedicated to improving and preserving sight.

Description
Location:

Wills Eye Surgery Center
at Philadelphia Stadium Campus
3340 S. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19145

Primary Function:

• Reporting to the Director of Nursing, the Perioperative Nurse Manager is responsible for coordinating all nursing care and related activities of the Operating Room in coordination with the PACU/Pre-Op Manager, Materials Management and Central Processing to deliver high quality patient care in a safe, efficient manager according to policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal regulatory bodies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties Possess knowledge of and the ability to perform duties in accordance with established standards for Perioperative Nursing practices as set forth in the Hospital's policies.

Ensures that staff are adhering to strict Standard Precautions and Blood-Borne Pathogens protocols.

Ensures that OR staff remain proficient and be knowledgeable of surgeons' needs, techniques, and requirements at all times in the scrub or circulating role.

Leads efforts to maintain a safe and aseptic environment at all times for the patient and staff.

Identifies the need to evaluate and revise nursing policies and procedures as the affect patient care.

Participates in the QA/QI program in respective area by assisting in the planning and implementation of creative approaches to patient care.

Conducts and attends regular staff meetings and in-services in order to remain current with Hospital best practices and procedures.

Promotes cost effectiveness within the department through the appropriate management of time and resources.

Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility.

Assumes daily patient assignment in the Operating Room and provides coverage to nursing staff as needed.

Maintains appropriate certifications and professional organization memberships.

Attends and participates in monthly Patient Safety Council meetings.

Functions as an effective team member.

Promotes cost effectiveness within various assigned departments through the appropriate management of time and resources.

Demonstrate adaptability, flexibility, and accountability when changes are made in job description and responsibility, including performing all qualified duties throughout other areas of the hospital.

Position Requirements
Qualifications

Educational requirements:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred; Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.

Licensure:

• Active Pennsylvania State Nursing License required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years OR nursing experience is required with demonstrated leadership and management skills required.

Category Management Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Position Perioperative Nurse Manager Number of Openings 1 Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Location Wills Eye Surgery Center at Philadelphia Stadium Campus
This position is currently accepting applications.