Assistant Nurse Manager - Main OR (NURSE SVC SUPV 2)

Charge Nurse For The Or

Assistant Nurse Managers in the Operating Room are registered nurses who are responsible for administrative coordination and clinical management of the Pavilion O.R., PODS, Children's Surgery Center, Same Day Surgery Center, and/or University Tower O.R. over a specific time period. Assistant Nurse Managers are registered nurses who are responsible for the operation of the nursing unit over a specific time period. The Assistant Nurse Manager must have a strong foundation of clinical knowledge and skills on which to base judgments and make decisions, organizing abilities to direct nursing tasks and operations, and interpersonal skills to facilitate communication and the work of others. The Assistant Nurse Manager accepts the responsibility for, and is accountable for, his/her own nursing practice. The Assistant Nurse Manager also seeks out and pursues opportunities for learning and assumes responsibility for their own self-development. Registered nurses must be knowledgeable and skillful in performing the Assistant Nurse Manager role. A registered nurse who assumes the role of Assistant Nurse Manager also assumes the responsibility inherent to the role. Three fundamental responsibilities for Assistant Nurse Manager include planning, coordinating, and evaluating unit nursing activities. In addition, the Assistant Nurse Manager identifies and implements nursing interventions and evaluates results for a wide variety of patient populations, directs and acts as resource to other members of the nursing team as assigned and promotes compliance and support for policies.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties; and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Autonomous nursing care is the ability of a nurse to assess and provide nursing actions as appropriate for patient care populations based on competence, professional expertise, and knowledge. The nurse is expected to practice autonomously consistent with American Nurses' Association Standards of Practice and Professional Performance. Independent judgment is expected to be exercised within the context of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches to patient care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid California Registered Nurse License without restriction
• American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), or UC Davis Health CPR
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), or a Bachelor's degree (in a field other than nursing) paired with a Master's of Science degree in Nursing (MSN)
• 2 years recent work experience as an RN in a level 1 or level 2 Operating Room
• 2 years of recent work experience in the role of Circulating Nurse and Scrub Nurse
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Knowledge of current trends in nursing
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional and productive manner
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CNOR Certification.
• Master's degree in related area
• Recent work experience supervising and coordinating a complex perioperative environment or similar OR setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• 80% - Leadership and Management
• 20% - Professional Nursing Role and Responsibilities

Department Overview:

Perioperative Services at UC Davis Health encompasses multiple Operating Rooms, Preoperative and Post-Anesthesia Units, and Sterile Processing Departments, across the UC Davis Health Campus. Surgical care is provided across the entire life spectrum, includes a wide range of inpatient and ambulatory surgical specialties, including but not limited to: ACS Level 1 Trauma, Bariatric, Burn, Cardiac, Colorectal, Endocrine, ENT, Gynecology, comprehensive Neurosurgery, Oncologic, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Trauma, comprehensive Orthopedic (Spine, Foot & Ankle, Hand & Hand Trauma), Otolaryngology, Pain, Plastics, Robotics, Thoracic, Transplant, Vascular, Urology, and Uro-Gyn. Additionally, our Children's Surgery Center provides comprehensive surgical care in the full-range of surgical specialties in an age-appropriate setting.

Position Information:

Salary or Pay Range: $ 60.15 - $128.35

Salary Frequency: Hourly

Salary Grade: Grade 27

UC Job Title: NURSE SVC SUPV 2

UC Job Code: 006508

Number of Positions: 1

Appointment Type: Staff: Career

Percentage of Time: 100 %

Shift (Work Schedule): 05301800, variable days, weekend, and holiday requirements

Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)

Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)

Benefits Eligible: Yes

This position is 100% on-site