Nurse Manager - Perioperative - SJCH at Medical University of South Carolina Medical Center in Charleston

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Job Description Summary Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, is a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center with 24/7 surgical and emergency operative capabilities. We are seeking a dynamic Nurse Manager to lead our Pediatric Holding, PACU, and Pre/Post-Operative units across two floors of the children’s hospital. These teams support a wide range of pediatric surgical and procedural specialties, providing comprehensive perioperative care to some of our most complex and critically ill patients. This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to drive clinical excellence, foster team development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care The Nurse Manager is responsible for managing one or more functional areas within the perioperative department and directly supervises professional and support staff, including subordinate supervisors. This role carries hiring, disciplinary, and promotion authority and is accountable for staff performance, engagement, and development. The position evaluates and improves departmental processes while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and applicable laws. With greater operational discretion and financial responsibility than entry-level management roles, the Nurse Manager leads initiatives, strategic priorities, and programs that have a direct impact on organizational outcomes. Working both independently and in collaboration with perioperative nurse director and executive leadership, the Nurse Manager supports budget development, resource management, and achievement of key operational goals. This role plans, organizes, facilitates, monitors, and evaluates departmental activities to align with employee and organizational objectives, while partnering with leaders to establish operating procedures, enhance clinical and non-clinical workflows, improve productivity, and drive quality, safety, and operational efficiency across perioperative care settings. Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type​ Regular Cost Center CC000580 CHS - PACU - Recovery 4E (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) (SJCH) Pay Rate Type Salary Pay Grade Health-33 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Hours per week: 40 Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday- Friday Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Salaried Job Summary/Purpose : Assesses, plans, coordinates, and evaluates the clinical and operational functions of a nursing unit to ensure quality, cost effective health care is provided by an educated and competent team. Promotes a safe environment and performs all related job responsibilities in a safe manner. Maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the age, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served. Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) and currently enrolled in master's program from an accredited college/university. A minimum of five (5) years of nursing work experience required (three years of nursing experience and two years of supervisory experience). Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Additional Job Description Physical and Mental Requirements : Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Fre