Nurse Manager - Main Operating Room
$118.3k - $149.1k
Mid
Bachelor's
Pennington, NJ, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care
About the job
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- Three years of progressive clinical and management practice in a patient care area are required.
- Two years of demonstrated competency in a charge role are required.
- An American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Healthcare Providers and a New Jersey Registered Nurse credential are required.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale certification is required or must be obtained by the end of orientation, along with eight hours of stroke-related continuing nursing education annually if assigned to Critical Care, Intermediate Care Unit, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds ED, PACU, Interventional Radiology, CNI, Observation, or Hospital at Home.
- The role requires organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and the ability to respond quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate unit and facility teams and committees that impact practice, and link unit committee initiatives to facility initiatives.
- Communicate effectively and assist in resolving conflict among healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Use discretion and judgment when delegating patient care activities and coordinating unit activities; support staff professional development and identify resources needed for optimal patient outcomes; educate staff on risk management and compliance issues; interpret and evaluate employee satisfaction survey data.
- Ensure compliance with the State Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nursing Regulations, regulatory agency standards, and organizational policies.
- Lead the unit quality improvement process, identify patient-care trends and evidence-based improvement opportunities, monitor patient-care satisfaction, and support the Forces of Magnet.
- Use evidence-based practice and benchmark data to develop policies and procedures, support Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals, and design safe clinical systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
- Support management of clinical practice and patient-care delivery to ensure quality outcomes; advocate for patient rights and appropriate service utilization; document patient-care activities; assist healthcare team members with documentation; evaluate documentation outcomes and participate in related performance-improvement activities.
- Assist with preparing, planning, monitoring, and executing operational and capital budget standards, and educate team members on the financial implications of patient-care decisions.
- Allocate nursing resources based on measured patient acuity and care needs.
- Ensure nurses are involved in decisions affecting their practice; serve as a role model and resource for staff clinical and leadership development; assess individual staff and patient needs and overall unit program needs.
- Integrate ethical standards and core values into daily work; develop unit activities supporting excellence in clinical practice; advocate documented best practices; and coordinate with the unit clinical educator to design programs supporting staff nurses' progression from novice to expert.
- Participate in employee selection, interviews, and hiring, and implement practices that promote staff retention.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient-care management within the unit.
- Evaluate staff competency through direct observation, peer review, orientation, and employee input, and complete employee performance evaluations.
- Evaluate personal performance against professional practice standards, relevant studies and regulations, and organizational criteria; identify strengths and development areas through professional organization participation, 360-degree peer review, continuing education, or self, professional, and practice development activities.
About the company
Capital Health delivers comprehensive health care across two hospitals (Regional Medical Center in Trenton and Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell), an outpatient facility in Hamilton, and a network of primary and specialty care practices. It uses a combination of advanced technology and highly trained physicians, nurses, and staff to provide patient care. Its care model integrates inpatient, outpatient, and community services to diagnose and treat patients with efficient coordination. Distinguished by Magnet nursing excellence (three-time designation) and Joint Commission accreditation, Capital Health differentiates itself by investing in clinical staff, expanding its regional footprint, and leveraging technology to support high-quality care. The goal is to provide accessible, high-quality health services for the region while maintaining nursing excellence and accreditation.
Company Size
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Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Trenton, New Jersey
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Merck’s five-year CORE grant funds Trenton cardiac access through 2031.
- Hospital at Home launched August 12, 2026, easing inpatient bottlenecks immediately.
- Hamilton heart, Princeton OB/GYN, and MFM openings expand referral capture across 2026.
What critics are saying
- The 2026 $4.5 million breach settlement keeps Capital Health’s cyber history visible.
- Capital Health still treats 503,071 breach victims’ data exposure as a live trust wound.
- Oxford Valley’s 2028 opening delays revenue while Trinity and Jefferson defend Bucks County.
What makes Capital Health unique
- Capital Health owns Mercer County’s only Level III NICU at Hopewell.
- Its Hospital at Home model shifts acute care into patients’ houses.
- Oxford Valley micro-hospital brings 24/7 emergency and inpatient care to Bucks County.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Hybrid Work Options
- Wellness Program