Monday, November 10, 2008

Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Room - Altamonte Springs, FL

Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Room - Altamonte Springs, FL
Job ID: 11639

Home to over 1,500 employees and the 3rd largest employer in Seminole County, Florida Hospital Altamonte provides a flexible and supportive environment with opportunities to work and grow professionally. If it is your passion to provide superior nursing care and work with the best, you’ll find your home here with us at Florida Hospital Altamonte.

PRIMARY CUSTOMERS, PARTNERS, AND TEAM:

At Florida Hospital our primary customers are patients and families. Our partners are physicians and our team members are all employees of Florida Hospital.

UNIT INFORMATION

Our new surgical suite is currently under construction on the second floor of our new patient tower at Florida Hospital Altamonte. We are on schedule for an opening in early 2009. Our new 30,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art surgical suite includes: 6 ORs, 8 pre-op beds, 12 PACU beds, 10 private post-op beds, integrated Multi-media Operating Rooms, Platform for live surgical broadcasts, web-based education and instructional video production, international connectivity, and multiple education/conference centers.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Nurse Manager under administrative guidance is a registered professional nurse with global responsibility for the quality and continuity of patient care for specific age groups identified by the standards of care for the unit. The Nurse Manager provides leadership in the delivery of care and nursing practice within the clinical unit. The Nurse Manager participates in unit employee selection through interviewing and the hiring process. Directs orientation, training and education of new personnel and ongoing staff development. Assists Materials Manager with unit budget/cost containment and labor tracking. Assists in the development, implementation and tracking of unit based key Performance Indicators and P.I. Program. Adheres and assures that staff adhere to the Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

· Knowledge of regulatory standards ( JC, OSHA, Specialty Standards) strongly preferred.

· Ability to communicate effectively and present information to both large and small groups.

· Ability to manage stresses and handles challenging situations and personalities.

· Computer knowledge and skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· BSN/MSN or advanced degree.

· Demonstrated Experience in the clinical setting related to area of specialty

· 3-5 years inpatient OR management experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION:

· Current registration with Florida State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse

· CPR certification

· CNOR preferred


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