Nurse Manager - Recovery Room (PACU)

Job Description

The Nurse Manager holds 24-hour accountability for the quality of patient care, efficiency of operations, and human resources management for area(s) assigned. S/he will strive to achieve the optimal patient experience in a cost-effective manner, while applying evidenced-based leadership and practice. The Nurse Manager is responsible for the provision of safe patient care, in a manner that is consistent with the professional standards and hospital policies.

The Nurse Manger promotes a positive and professional environment; supervises charge nurses and front line staff; maintains a stable and productive staff; involves staff at all levels in Shared Governance and Magnet Forces; and makes data driven decisions. S/he will role model performance and behaviors that are consistent with the values of the organization, furthering its mission, vision and strategic plan.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Degree in Nursing
• Req 5 years Five (5) years as an RN required with a minimum of three (3) years ICU experience and two (2) years’ experience in Pre-Op and PACU
• Req 2 years At least two years’ experience in a management or charge nurse capacity in a clinical and/ or hospital position required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Master’s degree Nursing Degree in Nursing or in progress, strongly preferred *Master’s Degree in Nursing may be in lieu-of Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Pref Critical Care Nursing Certificate - CCRN (AACN) Critical Care Nursing Certificate - CCRN (AACN) OR CRN

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Registered Nurse - RN (CA Board of Registered Nursing) Valid California License.
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
• Req Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association