RN, Clinical Manager - Pre/Op PACU

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

The Preop/PACU department at Mount Carmel New Albany has 27 beds. The patient population is mostly orthopedics with some breast oncology, plastics, and general surgery as well. The nurse to patient ratio in Preop and PACU is 1 RN : 2 patients and Phase II PACU is 1 RN : 4 patients. The ortho surgery focus as Mount Carmel New Albany provides a unique family-like atmosphere to staff and patients. Previous Critical Care, Emergency Department, or PACU experience is preferred.

In accordance with the Mission and Guiding Behaviors; the Clinical Manager, under the direction of the Nurse Manager or Department Director, plans, organizes, staffs and directs patient care on a daily operational basis in accordance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act. Functions within the standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the Organization.

What You Will Do:

• Under the direction of the nurse manager/director provides supervision of employees in their respective department/service area and partners with their supervisor to ensure 24 hour accountability. Participates in interviewing, hiring, orienting, counseling, and evaluating of all employees. Establishes work schedules and daily assignments. Participates in direct patient care activities as needed.
• Participates in quality monitoring for designated areas, focusing on optimal patient outcomes, regulatory, compliance, risk management, and continuous quality and process improvement. Includes both intradepartmental and interdepartmental activities.
• Participates in the development of departmental standards, policies, procedures, guidelines, and protocols. Maintains awareness of department/service area operations and potential for problems through regular rounds and interaction with physicians and staff.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of department education/training. Promotes professional and personal growth and clinical competence. Ensures optimal patient care through ongoing evaluation of educational needs of staff. Functions as clinical resource for staff.
• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care for an assigned group of patients, utilizing Evidence Based Practice. Collaborates with patient and family to develop and implement a plan of care that includes physical, spiritual and educational components.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate from school of nursing; BSN required
• Licensure / Certification: Current license to practice in the State of Ohio
• Experience: Minimum of two year's recent and relevant clinical experience required

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our four hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate, graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you're seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.