RN Nurse Manager Surgical Services Full Time

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Ottumwa Regional Health Center provides a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.

Where We Are:

Ottumwa is a center for “cultural and commercial development” known for its low cost of living, abundant recreation and entertainment, and outstanding education and healthcare facilities. You’ll find something new and exciting to do every day in Ottumwa where there is always a new adventure awaiting on the other side of the bridge.

Why Choose Us:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• And much more…

Position Summary:

Responsible and accountable for coordinating and supervising the nursing care provided to patients having operative or other invasive procedures. The nurse manager will provide functional direction to members of the perioperative team to achieve optimal patient outcomes while optimizing available resources including surgical case management and perioperative patient care coordination. Will serve as a clinical resource to the nursing staff; appropriately and accurately communicate and share information; effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members; manage specialty area frustrations and challenges in a constructive and positive manner and assist others to work effectively under stress. The nurse manager must use appropriate channels of communication; facilitate the orientation/cross-training of students/staff to specialty area. The nurse manager will support the mission, vision, and values of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited program of Registered Nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree preferred.
• One to two years’ previous management experience is preferred with three years clinical experience in one or more specialty area(s).
• Two to three years in-depth knowledge and skill related to surgical patients, population, supplies, documentation, equipment, and patient care requirements, etc.) strongly preferred.
• Current Active RN Licensure

• ACLS/PALS/BLS required
• Iowa Mandatory Reporter – Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Certificates

EEOC Statement:

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.