Nurse Services Supervisor 2 - Irvine Operating Room - FT, Nights

Nurse Supervisor

UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health Orange, UCI Health Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.

Position Summary: The Nurse Supervisor is responsible for managing the daily delivery of patient care, as well as the quality of nursing practice and the standards of care in the Main Operating Room. Ensures continuity and congruity of services through coordination of the overall surgery schedule, supervision and direction of staff, facilitation of responses to physician orders and the acquisition of equipment & services. Serves as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, and patients. Additionally, incumbent reviews data and devises effective control mechanisms to ensure the environment fosters safe patient care.

What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Strong customer service orientation as well as written and oral communication skills Proven ability to work independently and follow through with minimal direction Demonstrated ability to lead by influence as well as authority, manage conflict and negotiate successfully. Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays Ability to problem solve, think critically and creatively Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize daily responsibilities Ability to manage staff and resources consistent with goals and in keeping within the organizational vision and values. Ability to delegate and empower staff and build strong employee morale 5 years Operating Room experience or 2 years Operating Room experience with additional experience as a service coordinator, charge nurse or other supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of Joint Commission and other applicable regulatory requirements Demonstrated supervisory experience working in an acute care setting ANCC recognized RN certification uniquely applicable to this specific unit, (general certifications, such as WCC, will not be acceptable for meeting this requirement). Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse Basic Life Support Certified Nurse Operating Room (preferred) Education: Bachelor of Science, Nursing