Seeking a Nurse Manager for the Newton Medical Center Perioperative Services departments which include OR, PACU, Minor Surgery, Same Day Surgery, PAT and Sterile Processing. Responsible for leading and implementation program that supports non-physician clinical staff with orientation and competency assessment in order to promote standardized clinical work flow and optimal patient care. Evaluates performance, provide feedback and mentors, develop education programs, and contribute to staff professional development and provide oversight of Environment of Care (EOC) and Infection Prevention (IP) in collaboration with the IP departments.


Principal Accountabilities:

1. Identifies the clinical and professional development needs of nursing staff, plans and provides education in area of expertise. Develops and provides educational programs and conferences for staff, other departments, and community.
2. Plans, and implements quality improvement programs for both clinical education and environment of care. Works with staff to identify interventions needed to successfully implement workflow changes.
3. Reviews patient and staff data to measure the effectiveness of patient care. 
4. Works with senior leadership, interdisciplinary teams and other stakeholders in order to develop, implement and evaluate programs and services in align with the system. 
5. Addresses issues to promote a productive and supportive work environment.
6. Maintains clinical and non-clinical guidelines by writing and updating policies and procedures. 
7. Promotes and maintains safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing procedures, rules, and regulations. Provides assistance from other health care professionals within the system and from regulatory agencies.
8. Protects patients and employees by developing and interpreting infection-control policies and protocols; enforcing medication administration, storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
9. Maintains and works among the health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.