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Job Title:

Associate Nurse Manager - Main OR - Level 1 Trauma Center

Department:

University Hospital | Operating Room

Scope of Position:  

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s (OSUWMC) mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, teaching and research. The Associate Nurse Manager (ANM) assists the Nurse Manager in leading a team of care providers to provide patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members.  The ANM promotes a healthy work environment for the team while cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services utilizing the Nursing Professional Practice Model.  Care is directed towards the achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient and family involvement in his/her own plan of care, increasing efficiency, and decreasing costs.

Position Summary:

The ANM assists with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis as required.  The ANM is key in operationalizing the Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals and assists in creating an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model.   The ANM contributes to the ongoing operations of the Nursing Department. The ANM, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area.  Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments/areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential. 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required

• Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license required

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience required; four to eight years preferred

• Experience in an acute care setting required

Additional Information:

Unit Description

The University Hospital Tower OR has 20 operating rooms. This includes providing services as a Level 1 Trauma Center specializing in a wide range of surgical services. These services include: General, Robotics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, OBGYN, and Ophthalmology. Our team delivers high-quality, evidence-based care, recognized with the 2025 Gold Plus Stroke Care award from the American Heart Association. We are proudly certified in Magnet, Trauma, Burn, and Stroke care.

Location:

University Hospital (0870)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.  A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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