Manager of Surgery

Job Title: Manager of Surgery

Location: Austin, TX

Shift: Variable (12-hour shifts)

Shifts Per Week: 3

Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary Range: $90,000 - $130,000 annually

Job Overview:

The Surgery Manager is a working manager responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Surgery and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) departments. This role involves managing staffing, scheduling, and maintaining productivity targets, while ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to policies and objectives. You will also provide leadership for the surgical team, assist with budgeting, and collaborate with physicians and other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee staffing assignments, ensuring adequate daily coverage and maintaining productivity targets.
• Prepare and complete work schedules, including managing on-call staffing.
• Recommend staffing changes and interview, hire, and evaluate personnel.
• Provide performance appraisals, goal setting, counseling, and discipline as needed.
• Manage day-to-day operations in PACU, Surgery, Sterile Processing, and the Valve Clinic.
• Ensure that department operations meet performance benchmarks and productivity targets.
• Participate in budget preparation and monitor departmental financials.
• Regularly communicate with staff and participate in meetings with physicians and other departments.
• Attend and document mandatory staff meetings and educational sessions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for performance reviews, patient care improvements, and operational changes.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Experience:
• At least 5 years of experience in surgical services.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or charge nurse position in Surgery/Day Surgery.

Apply now to become a valued member of a high-performing surgical team!