RN Manager, PACU/Pre-Op

The Nurse Manager, PACU/Pre-Op manages and supervises functions of assigned patient care area on a 24-hour basis; ensures effective delivery of clinical patient care and compliance with administrative, quality and clinical policies and procedures.

Certifications:

• Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
• National Nursing Certification within 3 years

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree: Nursing

Work Experience:

• Nursing - 3 to 5 years
• Perioperative Nursing
• Nursing Leadership (preferred)

• Performs introductory, annual and on-going performance appraisals for employees based on job description and performance standards.
• Ensures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development of personnel.
• Evaluates staffing needs and appropriate patient care assignment.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, and retention of personnel
• Directs and manages personnel in assigned area.
• Functions as a role model in nursing, demonstrating competency in clinical judgment, select technical skills and appropriate knowledge base.

• Demonstrates clinical expertise in the execution of the nursing process
• Directs and assists staff in its application and evaluates level of care provided by the unit nursing staff.
• Plans and executes unit budget.
• Identifies and justifies variances on a monthly basis.
• Ensures patient rounds are completed on a daily basis.
• Monitors Patient Satisfaction scores and develops and implements plans to correct scores as needed.

• Responds to action lines in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the continual monitoring and follow-up of scores related to the Carle Experience.
• Ensures PACU/Pre-Op is prepared for CMS and DNV surveys.
• Assesses survey readiness. Responsible for day-to-day operations of the PACU/Pre-Op.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are met.
• Ensures daily/monthly staff schedules and on call schedules are completed Completes annual budget.

• Monitors budget variance and staffing variances (SVR)
• Holds monthly staff meetings.
• Attends and represents the PACU/Pre-Op department at the monthly PEC meeting
• Provides input on capital equipment needs.
• Presents to capital committee as needed
• Ensure efficient and timely patient throughput

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.