Job Information
Dignity Health Nurse Manager Perioperative Services in Arroyo Grande, California
Overview
Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, located in Arroyo Grande, California, is rated a top Joint Replacement Center by Blue Shield and is among the Top 10% in the nation for Joint Replacement. Arroyo has achieved the prestigious designation as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. The Emergency Department is one of the busiest in the county and nationally recognized for superior patient satisfaction. The hospital also provides the only comprehensive hospital-based Acute Rehabilitation Center on the Central Coast. Arroyo Grande Community Hospital is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more at www.dignityhealth.org/arroyo-grande.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
Annual Incentive (Bonus) Program.
Matching Retirement Program.
Pension fully funded by the Hospital.
Tuition Assistance for career growth and development.
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
Free Membership to our Care@Work program supporting child care, pet care, and adult dependent needs.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.
Flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft.
Wellness Program.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
As our Nurse Manager Perioperative Services at Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, you’ll oversee a department of frontline nurses and act as the conduit between these caregivers and leadership teams. You will communicate the organization’s goals to the nursing staff as we constantly seek to improve patient experiences, reach out to our community, and deliver quality care. At the same time, you will advocate for your team by bringing any issues, requests, or new ideas from them to leadership.
To thrive in this role, you must be competent and confident. Utilizing your excellent communication skills one-on-one and in front of groups, you will tackle tough conversations and, above all, be an educator at heart. Every interaction is an opportunity to share your knowledge with others and improve their understanding of a patient’s needs, the needs of the nursing staff, or the needs of the organization.
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Oversee a department of nurses, ensuring everyone has what they need to deliver the best care possible to our patients.
Engage with the floor. Talk to the nurses, the patients, and families. Keep your finger on the pulse of your department so you can keep things running smoothly.
Attend meetings with leadership to learn about new initiatives, budgetary status, areas for improvement, etc., and bring this information back to your team of nurses.
Monitor productivity and efficiency of your department, including budgets. We want to achieve the best throughput while never compromising on care.
Mentor people on your team. Share your knowledge and confidence with assistant nurse managers, charge nurses, and others. Build them into potential nurse managers like yourself.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience. Magnet Hospital: BSN required.
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience and one (1) year of leadership experience.
Required Licensure:
Registered Nursing License (RN) in CA required,
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
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Pay Range
$50.07 - $73.45 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
