Manager of Surgery

The Manager of Nursing functions as a member of the Nursing Management Team.  S/he supervises and coordinates the activities of the surgical unit.  The Manager of Nursing inspects the area; assures that patient care needs are met; and nursing care is delivered in relation to the standards of care for the unit 24-hours a day.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing or the combination of education, knowledge, skills, mental development, and relevant experience that enables performance of all aspects of the position.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois.

Desirable Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.

 Required Experience: 

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Charge Nurse or Nurse Manager.

Desirable Experience:

•  Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Nurse Manager in a medical/surgical unit.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, and training employees; appraising performance; disciplinary actions; addressing complaints; and resolving issues.
• Responsible for continuing staff development.
• Assist in the development and implementation of polices and procedures for Surgical Unit not covered by Hospital policies.
• Promote and assist in the development, implementation, and revision of nursing care plans.
• Assure measurable goals are identified which conform to the standard of care for the Surgical unit.
• Assist in the preparation of department nursing budget.
• Oversee and review expenditures including labor, benefits, supplies, equipment, etc.
• Research, evaluate, and propose new equipment and technology for effective patient care.
• Assure that patient care conforms to the standard of care identified for the service and is delivered in an organized effective manner through the nursing process.

Quality Improvement

• Ensure proper procedures are followed with regards to record keeping.
• Maintain highest level of departmental cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain safety of property and patient under treatment.  Perform related management or professional duties as required by the Administration, physician, or dictated by patient’s needs.
• Direct monthly departmental meetings.
• Participate in appropriate professional and/or specialty organizations.
• Plan and organize orientation and in-service training for staff and participate in guidance and education programs.
• Monitor learning programs to determine effectiveness.
• Engage in studies and investigations related to improving nursing care.

Clinical

• Review medical records to confirm significant nursing documentation meets legal parameters and the requirements of regulatory agencies.
• Problem solves or refers problems appropriately according to the organizational structure of the Nursing Department and/or the Hospital.
• Assure equipment, linen, supplies, and Hospital resources are utilized correctly in a cost effective manner.
• Interact with patients, families, physicians, ancillary staff, support services staff, and the community.
• Participate in the planning and coordinating of nursing activities with other disciplines.
• Assure staffing levels meet patient care requirements through compiling employee work schedules; approving vacations and time off; and monitoring attendance and punctuality.
• Supervise the implementation of changes to improve patient care.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects.
• Attempt to analyze patient’s needs (emotional and physical) and deal with it accordingly.
• Evaluate patient’s progress.
• Record treatment effects on patient.
• Record progress or lack of progress.

A Roman Catholic facility founded by the Religious Hospitallers of St. Joseph and sponsored by Catholic Health International, St. Bernard Hospital aspires to live in the healing mission of Christ within the South Side community of Chicago. This mission calls us to care for the sick and promote the health of the residents in the community while witnessing the Christian values of respect, dignity, caring and compassion for all persons. In all matters, St. Bernard Hospital will show a special sensitivity to the culture of the people we serve and the unique needs of the poor and powerless.