Surgery Manager, Palm Beach

Kindred Hospital The Palm Beaches and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is a 68-bed specialty hospital.  With 57 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.  Our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment, or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.  We are located just North of downtown West Palm Beach and about four miles inland from Riviera Beach.

Job Summary

Responsible to coordinate and supervise the daily activities of the surgical area.

Essential Functions

• Direct the daily operations of the department including staff scheduling, ensuring the delivery of optimal patient care.
• Develop new methods to improve existing systems or operations.
• Assess developmental needs of staff and develop continuing education and quality assurance programs to optimize patient care.
• Research supplies, instruments and equipment and recommend purchases to the Director.
• Assist in the selection, training and evaluation of subordinates and initiate personnel actions in accordance with Human Resources policies and organization philosophy.
• Maintain the necessary level of professional knowledge and technical proficiency in areas of functional responsibility.
• Complete required continuous training and education, including department-specific requirements.
• Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the unit.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office, word-processing and spreadsheet software.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

• Associate in Nursing degree.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid state license as Registered Nurse.
• ANOR certification preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Experience

• Three years of operating room experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.