Nurse Manager, Same Day Surgery
Company: Novant Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: November 2, 2025
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Job Description:
What We Offer: Nurse Manager - Same Day Surgery We’re looking
for an experienced Nurse Manager to oversee the Same Day Surgery
unit consisting of 37 Pre Op/Post Op patient rooms. Lead our
dynamic team, ensuring exceptional patient care and operational
excellence. Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center -
Wilmington, NC (Level 2 Trauma Center) Work Schedule: Varies based
on unit needs, Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm On call support required
rotating every 7 - 8 weeks Department: Surgical Services, 60 Full
Time Team Members What We're Looking For: A transformational leader
with a proven track record of inspiring and engaging team members
across the surgical services spectrum. The ideal candidate excels
at interpreting patient experience data to identify root causes and
develop innovative, impactful programs that enhance patient
outcomes and satisfaction. You are a partner-driven collaborator ,
skilled at building and nurturing synergistic relationships with
providers and multidisciplinary teams. Your leadership fosters a
culture of excellence, driving exceptional quality care and
continuous improvement in patient services. Education: 4 Year
bachelor's degree in nursing. Experience: Two years clinical RN
experience in an acute care setting.
Licensure/certification/registration: Current RN licensure in
appropriate state, required. NC state approved curricula for
restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of
hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units,
required. Board certification in area of practice, preferred.
Preferred requirements: Master's degree in nursing. Two years
demonstrated leadership. Three years clinical RN experience in an
acute care setting. Additional skills required: Understands and
applies: current and future trends/practice in area of
responsibility; regulatory and governing standards, policies and
procedures; information systems and software used in area of
responsibility; equipment used in performing assigned duties;
application of safety and infection control policies and
procedures; skills in interviewing and selection process;
understanding of budgeting, staffing, payroll and purchasing
processes; implementation of competency, feedback, development and
progressive discipline processes; teambuilding, conflict
management, and interpersonal relationship skills; principles of
adult learning and teaching methods/models; decision making,
project leadership and consultation, delegation and communication
skills; customer needs and expectations and knowledge for
improvement to exceed customer expectations; principles of change
management. What You'll Do: Analyzes OAS and patient experience
scores to identify trends. Understanding true patient assessment
escalation is essential for allocating additional resources
effectively. Seasoned, strategic leader who consistently
over-communicates with staff, explaining the “why” behind actions
to foster engagement. Translate data into actionable plans
targeting patient experience and surgical site infections. Leads
committees and reporting efforts with clear, audience-appropriate
communication. Builds collaboration and teamwork with subordinates,
peers, and sister departments. A results-driven leader who delivers
on expectations, ensuring highly efficient unit operations. Key
Skillsets: Oversee daily operations of the Same Day Surgery
department to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care
delivery Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff; manage
hiring, training, and scheduling Develop, update, and enforce
policies, procedures, and protocols for endoscopy services Ensure
compliance with healthcare regulations, infection control
standards, and safety guidelines Coordinate multidisciplinary care
involving physicians, technicians, and other healthcare
professionals Manage budgeting, resource allocation, and inventory
of medical supplies and endoscopy equipment Monitor patient
outcomes and quality indicators; lead quality improvement and
safety initiatives Facilitate ongoing staff education, training,
and professional development specific to endoscopy nursing
Keywords: Novant Health, Wilmington , Nurse Manager, Same Day Surgery, Healthcare , Wilmington, North Carolina
