Nurse Manager, Same Day Surgery
Novant Health
Wilmington, NC
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Wilmington, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago
Nurse Manager - Same Day Surgery
We’re looking for an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee the Same Day Surgery unit consisting of 37 Pre Op/Post Op patient rooms. Lead our dynamic team, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational excellence.
Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center - Wilmington, NC (Level 2 Trauma Center)
Work Schedule: Varies based on unit needs, Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm
On call support required rotating every 7 - 8 weeks
Department: Surgical Services, 60 Full Time Team Members
Key Skillsets:
+ Analyzes OAS and patient experience scores to identify trends.
+ Understanding true patient assessment escalation is essential for allocating additional resources effectively.
+ Seasoned, strategic leader who consistently over-communicates with staff, explaining the “why” behind actions to foster engagement.
+ Translate data into actionable plans targeting patient experience and surgical site infections.
+ Leads committees and reporting efforts with clear, audience-appropriate communication.
+ Builds collaboration and teamwork with subordinates, peers, and sister departments.
+ A results-driven leader who delivers on expectations, ensuring highly efficient unit operations.
What You'll Do:
+ Oversee daily operations of the Sane Day Surgery department to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care delivery
+ Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff; manage hiring, training, and scheduling
+ Develop, update, and enforce policies, procedures, and protocols for endoscopy services
+ Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, infection control standards, and safety guidelines
+ Coordinate multidisciplinary care involving physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals
+ Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and inventory of medical supplies and endoscopy equipment
+ Monitor patient outcomes and quality indicators; lead quality improvement and safety initiatives
+ Facilitate ongoing staff education, training, and professional development specific to endoscopy nursing
What We're Looking For:
+ A transformational leader with a proven track record of inspiring and engaging team members across the surgical services spectrum.
+ The ideal candidate excels at interpreting patient experience data to identify root causes and develop innovative, impactful programs that enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
+ You are a partner-driven collaborator, skilled at building and nurturing synergistic relationships with providers and multidisciplinary teams. Your leadership fosters a culture of excellence, driving exceptional quality care and continuous improvement in patient services.
Key qualities include:
+ Visionary leadership that motivates and empowers teams to achieve shared goals
+ Analytical expertise in leveraging patient feedback and data to inform meaningful change
+ Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate trust, collaboration, and alignment among clinical partners
+ Commitment to delivering patient-centered care through innovative solutions and teamwork
Why Novant Health?:
+ Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career.
+ Recognized by Forbes 6 Years in a row -- America’s Best Employers By State for 2022
+ One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review
+ Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
+ One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
+ One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
+ Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
+ Quality and safety recognition from CMS
Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
+ Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
+ The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
+ All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".
Qualifications
+ Education: 4 Year bachelor's degree in nursing.
+ Experience: Two years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting.
+ Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
+ Preferred requirements: Master's degree in nursing. Two years demonstrated leadership. Three years clinical RN experience in an acute care setting.
+ Additional skills required: Understands and applies: current and future trends/practice in area of responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and procedures; information systems and software used in area of responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties; application of safety and infection control policies and procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process; understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making, project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change management.
Job Opening ID
115572
About the Company
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Novant Health
We are an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more – each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for you and your family. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that’s easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with you every step of the way on your journey to health and wellness.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or moreINDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.novanthealth.org/