Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Job Posting At Saint Francis HospitalThe Nurse Manager will oversee the Main Operating Room and Ambulatory Surgery units at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. This individual will be responsible for staffing coordination, competency assessment of staff, regulatory oversight, fiscal operations, and the annual performance appraisal process.What you will do:Assists the Director with Performance Improvement activities, unit and patient satisfaction issues, and policy development.Ensures high-quality standards of care and a safe environment in compliance with infection control standards, specialty organizations, DPH, and The Joint Commission standards and recommendations, and assures consistent implementation by all staff.A track record of effectively partnering and communicating with physicians to achieve objectives and results. Must demonstrate the ability to affect positive medical staff relations while working with highly qualified physicians.Minimum Qualifications:Education: A Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing is required. A Master of Science in Nursing MSN is preferred.Registered Nurse RN Licensure: Valid and current Connecticut registered nurse licensure is required.Experience: A minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing management experience in the Main Operating Room intraoperative practice is required. Additionally, 5 or more years of combined experience in Main or General Operating Room intraoperative nursing, including both clinical and management roles, is strongly preferred. Consideration will be strongly considered, provided expertise includes Circulatory and Scrub Operating Room RN.BLS or CPR certification: Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross will be accepted.Proficiency in practicing according to the recommended standards and guidelines of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN).Position Highlights and Benefits:Full-Time – 40 hours/week.Ministry/Facility Information:Saint Francis Hospital, established in 1897, has been a cornerstone institution in Connecticut. As a proud member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, it stands as one of the nation's largest multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery systems. Recognized as a Level 1 Trauma Center, Saint Francis Hospital boasts 617 beds and serves as a significant teaching hospital in the region.Our Commitment:Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.