Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager, OR - Operating Room
ChristianaCare
Newark, DE

ChristianaCare has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. ChristianaCare received an overall grade of A, as well as an A for its dedication to price transparency. Would you like to be part of an organization that continues to strive to be the best?

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a wide-ranging and experienced Perioperative Nurse Manager to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center located on our Newark campus. As a leader in this pivotal role, you will coordinate a committed team of 43 caregivers who provide outstanding patient care in our facility. Our facility houses 8 Operating Rooms, a specialized Cysto Suite, and a Local Procedure Room. Our busy Ambulatory Surgery Center performs an impressive average of 35 to 45 surgical cases every single day, operating Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As part of Christiana Care, one of the nation’s most comprehensive health systems, you will play a vital role in our mission to improve health outcomes, increase the accessibility of top-quality care, and reduce healthcare costs for our community. As the Nurse Manager of the Surgery Center, you will be responsible for ensuring perfection in both clinical and operational nursing practices. You will own the delivery of patient care within our ANCC Magnet® designated unit, upholding the highest standards of nursing excellence while encouraging an environment of teamwork and collaboration. This is an incredible chance to define a significant impact on patient care and the overall success of our operations at ChristianaCare.

ChristianaCare Benefits

Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

We also provide tuition assistance for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan.

POSITION DETAILS:

• Leads all nursing and technical personnel in the department. Assesses proficiency of staff. Assumes responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluations, mentoring, disciplinary action, transfer, promotion, termination, salary adjustment, hiring, and training of new employees.

• Demonstrates understanding and application of CCHS Core Values in daily work.

• Functions as a highly visible role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behavior that supports the professional development of the staff and the strategic goals of CCHS.  Identifies and develops strategies to improve the knowledge base and integrity of staff. 

• Advises and supports the Assistant Nurse Manager and Specialty Coordinators of the Surgery Center PACU and Operating Room.

• Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning.

• Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system improvements.

• Develops implements and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives.

• Recommends departmental structure and staffing to support the needs of the organization.  Delegates unit responsibilities as appropriate.

• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the Department of Surgery, Department of Anesthesia, other perioperative services departments, other CCHS departments, and physician office practices.

• Prepares annual capital and operating budgets.

• Analyzes monthly expenditures and develops plans to offset variances.

• Identifies new program and service opportunities for the department and or perioperative services.

• Acts as a liaison with other hospital departments to enhance program development and improve clinical perfection.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN required, Master’s Degree required (nursing, healthcare, or business management preferred)

Five years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience

Current RN licensure in the State of DE. 

Operating Room, PACU, and Ambulatory Center experience preferred

Participation in professional nursing activities.

Current approved specialty certification required, CNOR preferred.

BLS required.