Manager Surgical Services

Job Description Imagine yourself...
...Creating a culture of passion that touches every employee, every action and every thought. Imagine providing direction and focus that ensures we are putting the patient at the center of all we do.
Passionate leaders live the Aurora values and act as role models for the entire organization. They serve their communities. They use the art of communication; they listen and understand the power of vision and values
Imagine yourself instilling a sense of significance in a diverse workforce and mobilizing others to constantly find better ways to provide healthcare.

Imagine Yourself
Coordinating/managing staff resources, patient care supplies and automated patient care systems.
Providing input, direction and expertise in the development, operationalization and evaluation of orientation and continuing education programs. Coaching staff to identify goals to advance practice and developing a plan with employees for achievement of their identified goals.
Maintaining an optimal level of productivity based on the coordination of efficient staffing and scheduling patterns and labor management standards 24 hours a day/7 days a week.
Evaluating the quality of patient care provided by all unit personnel through the support of peer review, policy/procedures, Standards of Practice and evaluation of equipment, supplies and products
Maintaining and promoting effective relationships with and between patients, families, department staff, other hospital departments, medical staff and their support staff, other health care facilities and vendors. Acting as a liaison between medical and nursing staffs.
Maintaining financial control of the patient care area by completing the annual capital equipment and operational budgets and recommends staffing patterns based on the area's goals and objectives.
Assuring research-based nursing by creating an environment that encourages the utilization of research in practice; uses research in decision-making to maintain quality, cost and customer service; and assures the integration of research in congruence with departmental, organizational, regional and system strategic goals.
Participating in Shared Governance as a management representative; supporting the process on the unit holding staff accountable and by monitoring and counseling the unit representative to ensure role compliance.

General Qualifications
Current Wisconsin license.
Bachelor's degree in Professional Nursing or related field required; Master's degree in nursing or related field preferred.
Minimum of five plus years experience in nursing.
Exposure to and understanding of basic managerial skills.
Strong aptitude in human resource management.

Discover the Benefits:
Imagine a workplace where you are valued for Finding Better Ways and are offered flexibility, mobility and growth through a wide range of career options. With Aurora you'll find a diverse and comprehensive blend of benefits designed to make your life better both inside and outside of the workplace.

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