Nurse Manager-Surgical Services (Pelham Manor)

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide health care in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees of Bridgeport Hospital are part of the patients care team and contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to their patients.

Responsible for directing and organizing unit / service operations to ensure patient care is delivered in a manner consistent with the philosophy / goals of the institution. The NM has 24-hour responsibility and accountability for the satisfaction of patients, physicians, and staff while demonstrating sound fiscal management.

EEO / AA / Disability / Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Quality Patient Care :
• 1.1 Initiates and supports activities to improve patient outcomes.
• 2. Leadership skills :
• 2.1 Identifies and provides opportunities for staff development.
• 3. Information Management :
• 3.1 Completes performance appraisals by due date.
• 4. Service Excellence :
• 4.1 Acts as a role model in demonstrating excellent human relation skills.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN (anyone appointed after 8 / 31 / 2002), Masters preferred.

EXPERIENCE

3 to 5 years leadership experience.

LICENSURE

Licensed and a currently registered nurse in the State of Connecticut. All newly hired Registered Nurses must have a current BCLS certification or obtain within one month of hire.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, Good analytical ability to interpret data. Demonstrated ability to implement and support change. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities. Evidence of successful completion of courses on an annual basis.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Requires prolonged standing; walking; use of sight, hearing and touch; moving / lifting patients of varying wieghts.

Additional Information

This position will lead the Main Operating Room, PACU and Urology.

A minimum of 3 years of Operating Room RN experience required.

Leadership experience in an OR Setting required.

YNHHS Requisition ID

159851