Nurse Manager Job – Columbia, SC

 

 Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager to lead our single specialty Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and oversee the delivery of high-quality patient care. As the ASC Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the center, coordinating staff, promoting a positive work environment, and ensuring adherence to standards and regulations. Your strong leadership skills, clinical expertise, and effective communication will be essential in driving excellence in patient care and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Management:

   - Provide visionary leadership to the nursing team, promoting a positive work environment, fostering collaboration, and motivating staff to achieve organizational goals.

   - Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate nursing staff, ensuring that appropriate staffing levels are maintained to meet patient care needs.

   - Develop and implement orientation programs, mentorship initiatives, and ongoing education and training to enhance the skills and knowledge of nursing staff.

   - Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and accountability within the nursing unit.

 

2. Operational Management:

  - Oversee the day-to-day operations of the surgery center, ensuring efficient workflow, timely patient admissions, , and discharges, and effective utilization of resources.

   - Collaborate with clinics to coordinate patient care and optimize interdisciplinary communication and collaboration.

   - Monitor and evaluate patient care activities, quality indicators, and patient satisfaction metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement evidence-based practices.

   - Implement and enforce policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain compliance with regulatory standards, safety guidelines, and infection control measures.

 

3. Patient Care and Advocacy:

   - Ensure the provision of safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care by nursing staff, adhering to established standards of practice and promoting the highest level of clinical excellence.

   - Collaborate with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to address patient needs, resolve concerns, and advocate for optimal care outcomes.

   - Monitor patient acuity and work with the nursing team to allocate resources appropriately, ensure appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios, and maintain continuity of care.

 

4. Performance Evaluation and Quality Improvement:

   - Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and recognize and reward exemplary performance.

   - Lead quality improvement initiatives, analyze data, identify trends, and implement strategies to enhance patient outcomes, patient safety, and nursing practice.

   - Participate in interdisciplinary committees and meetings to contribute nursing expertise, collaborate on organizational initiatives, and drive quality improvement efforts.

 

5. Budgeting and Resource Management:

   - Assist in budget development, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource allocation to meet patient care needs while maintaining financial viability.

   - Collaborate with the healthcare leadership team to identify and address resource gaps, equipment needs, and facility enhancements.

 

6. Assures Compliance with:

- Infection Control

- ACLS, BLS, PALS and any other licenses required for staff

- All regulatory inspections to include OSHA and other regulatory agencies

- Patient confidentiality