Overview

Be valued. Be rewarded. Belong. Inspire excellence as the Shift Nurse Manager of our growing operating room team at Musculoskeletal Institute Surgery Center. Embrace the opportunity to lead change and process improvement as you mentor, develop and guide our talented team. Join the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-designated hospitals, and the first ambulatory care organization to be recognized by the ANCC.

At Musculoskeletal Institute, we offer:

• Foot and ankle surgery

• Podiatry

• Hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery (upper extremity)

• Joint replacement (hip and knee)

• Musculoskeletal oncology

• Nonoperative spine care

• Nonsurgical spine interventions

• Minimally invasive to complex spine surgery

• Spine tumor surgery

• Scoliosis surgery

• Fracture management

• Electrodiagnostic testing

We focus on sports medicine, working with the doctors who treat the pros.

Come be a part of leading innovative excellence in the Perioperative Services realm. Are you ready to join us?

Description

We're seeking an Operating Room Shift Nurse Manager for Ortho/Spine Surgery who plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations for our operating room staff. As Shift Nurse Manager you will report directly to the Sr. Manager, supervise staff and facilitate communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. We are seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Ortho/spine expertise and some leadership experience for this role. This individual:

• Is adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others.

• Demonstrates insight, judgment, clinically sound risk-taking and foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience.

• Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example.

• Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames.

• Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes.

• Role models time management skills through example.

• Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit.

• Functions as charge nurse and role models delegation skills to colleagues and assist them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care.

• Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader, mentoring other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.

• Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.

• Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.

• Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.

• Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.

• Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.

• Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.

• Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues)

• Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.

• Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change.

• Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.

• Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.

• Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.

• Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.

• Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.

• Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.

• Aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors.

• Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.

• Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.

• Identifies, recognizes and responds to the needs of unit staff to ensure that staff has the resources and tools available to meet patient and family needs.

• Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (i.e., appropriate follow-up with Unit Director and risk management).

• Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Sr. Manager or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.

• Monitors issues and their resolution.

• Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.

• Develops management/ leadership focused in-service (e.g., time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, leadership activities).

• Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information.

• Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.

• Completes performance reviews with Unit Director input as appropriate.

• Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

• Two years experience as an RN with a minimum of two years of experience in the area of concentration.

• Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.

• Certification preferred.

• BLS required and ACLS may be required in designated departments.

• If promoted internally or hired externally, the incumbent must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.

Additional Details

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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Division The Emory Clinic

Campus Location Atlanta, GA, 30329

Campus Location US-GA-Atlanta

Department TEC ASC - Orthopedics EXP

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Job Number 114172

Job Category Nursing

Schedule 6:30a-3p

Standard Hours 40 Hours

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