Job Summary:
The Nurse Manager Surgery has 24 - hour responsibility for the direct and/or indirect care of the surgical patient.
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Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited School of nursing

Preferred:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Management, Business, or other related field.

Experience:
Required:
Three (3) years clinical experience with evidence of leadership abilities

Preferred:
Previous Management experience

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required:
Current licensure to practice Nursing in the State of Tennessee
BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward
Completion of 4 Hours of Erlanger Online Education specific to Total Ankle, Hip, and Knee for those working in the Elective Orthopedic Center.

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:
Certification in area of specialty

Department Position Summary:
The Nurse Manager Surgery has responsibility for the daily clinical coordination of personnel and resource management in a fiscally responsible manner. The incumbent is also responsible for collaborating with the anesthesia staff and ancillary departments to effectively manage, facilitate, and complete surgical cases for elective, urgent, and emergent surgical procedures. This team member is accountable for quality patient care and the orientation, education, growth, and performance of those reporting to them.

The Nurse Manager Surgery must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.

This individual also contributes to nursing and Erlanger Health System through support of the philosophy and objectives.