Nurse Manager I, Parkridge Surgery Center, FT, Days

Prisma Health is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to transforming healthcare for the benefit of the communities it serves. With a clear vision focused on inspiring health, serving with compassion, and being the difference in patient care, Prisma Health emphasizes a collaborative and patient-centered approach. The organization operates within a network of hospitals and healthcare services, committed to delivering high-quality medical care and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and healthcare professionals alike. Its comprehensive care facilities, including the 1560 Baptist Parkridge Hospital, are integral parts of this mission, providing specialized services across various departments such as perioperative administration. Prisma Health is known for its commitment to excellence, innovation in health services, and a workplace culture that values compassion, teamwork, and professional growth. This environment makes it an ideal place for healthcare professionals passionate about making a difference in patient care and community health outcomes.

The role of Nurse Manager I at Prisma Health involves full 24-hour management responsibility for specific patient care units, services, or programs as designated by senior leadership, including the Chief Nursing Officer or Director of Patient Care Services. This position is crucial in directing and supervising the daily functions and activities within the assigned unit, ensuring staff coordination, quality patient care, and adherence to health policies and procedures. The Nurse Manager I is tasked with developing, implementing, and interpreting operational policies, managing staffing patterns, and performing critical human resource management activities like interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and coaching employees. Budgetary responsibility for unit-based budgets, including capital, operational, and personnel, also falls under this role, requiring collaboration with nursing directors to develop and monitor financial plans effectively. Additionally, the Nurse Manager I plays a key role in staff education and research activities, quality improvement initiatives, and performance management aligned with organizational goals. This leadership role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, team-building, and maintaining age-appropriate supplies and equipment. The Nurse Manager I position at Prisma Health offers healthcare professionals with substantial nursing experience and management capabilities a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to excellence in patient care and operational efficiency in a dynamic, supportive healthcare setting. The work shift for this role is during the day, and the position is based at the Parkridge facility within the Perioperative Administration department, ensuring focused oversight of critical surgical services and related supportive care.