Nurse Manager II - Med Surg Ortho/Neuro

Nurse Manager II - Med Surg Ortho/Neuro Full Time Day Shift - TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital Location: 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 The 6300 Medical-Surgical Unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital is a 41-bed unit that specializes in the care of orthopedic, neurosurgery, and trauma patients. Our diverse patient population includes individuals recovering from total joint replacementssuch as knee, hip, and shoulderas well as those with hip fractures or requiring spinal surgery. This fast-paced unit offers a supportive environment for role transition students, nursing students, and new graduates to thrive and grow, with a focus on teamwork, communication, and delivering high-quality patient care. Nurses here have the opportunity to refine their skills in areas such as managing pre- and post-operative care, pain management, patient mobility, and neurovascular assessments. Our team also handles orthopedic-specific interventions, including the use of splints, Buck's traction, skeletal traction, and specialized durable medical equipment (DME). We take pride in our commitment to professional development and are affiliated with leading organizations such as the ANCC, ANA, the National Association of Orthopedic Nurses, and the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. Nurses can further advance their expertise through certifications such as MED-SURG, GERO-BC, ONC, Pain Certification, and CNRN. The 6300 unit is an ideal place to develop specialized clinical skills, while working in a collaborative and compassionate environment that prioritizes patient-centered care. Why You'll Love Working Here Collaborative, collegial environment with strong nurse-physician partnerships. Opportunity to sharpen rapid assessment and decision-making skills in a fast-moving Med Surg setting. Autonomy to apply holistic, evidence-based nursing care across diverse patient populations. A culture that prioritizes patient dignity, safety, and the voices of frontline nurses. Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment optionsthis role offers career growth opportunities. Job Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) Registered Nurse licensure required Membership in related professional organization preferred 2-3 years' experience in progressive leadership in nursing, preferably within a Med Surg setting 2-3 years' experience within a clinical acute care nursing setting Job Responsibilities: Quality and Patient Safety Monitors key quality, safety, and nursing outcome indicators Implements performance improvement initiatives based on data and best practices Ensures care delivery meets regulatory standards and customer expectations Evaluates internal and external customer satisfaction to drive improvements Retention Risk Assessment Actively identifies staff concerns and potential retention risks Supports retention of new employees, particularly new graduate nurses Maintains high visibility, availability, and approachability on the unit Varies work schedule to ensure leadership presence across shifts Staff Recruitment and Selection Assesses departmental staffing needs and sets recruitment priorities Partners with Human Resources on recruitment and hiring efforts Networks internally and externally to build a strong candidate pool Interviews, evaluates, and selects candidates aligned with unit needs Customizing Staff Development Identifies staff educational and professional development needs Collaborates with nurse educators to support learning opportunities Monitors staff performance and compliance with policies and procedures Addresses performance gaps through coaching and corrective actions Enhancing Unit Communication Promotes open, interactive communication with staff Provides opportunities for feedback and staff input on initiatives Builds effective, collegial relationships with physicians and interdisciplinary teams Unit Leadership Collaborates with staff to achieve strategic nursing and unit-specific goals Develops leadership skills among staff, including Shared Leadership Committee members Fosters a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and collaboration Leadership Performance Standards TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results: Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals: 1) Safety/Quality, 2) Service, 3) Growth, 4) Culture/People, 5) Finance Leadership Competencies: TriHealth Way of Leading TriHealth Way of Serving Transformation Change Drive for Results Build Organizational Talent Leadership Tactics: Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles. Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log. 25 or fewer team members = monthly 26-50 team members = every other month 51+ (and optional team members) = quarterly Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages. Model, coach and validate team members' use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD). Other Job-Related Information: The TriHealth Nursing Vision, Mission, and Philosophy speaks to professional development, collaboration, and our nursing culture. To achieve excellence in nursing care, TriHealth encourages: pursuit of improved knowledge through continuing education classes, formal education leading to advancement of degrees, and the attainment of specialty certification; nurse membership in local, regional, and national nursing organizations related to the appropriate nurse specialty; involvement in activities that better the health of our community; nursing research activities and use of evidence-based practice, and all nurses to foster, support and personally model collaborative relationships amongst nurses, physicians, and other caregivers for the betterment of patient care. Working Conditions: Bending - Frequently Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Consistently Continuous Learning - Consistently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Occasionally Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Consistently Lifting Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Consistently Stooping - Consistently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Consistently Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: Serve: ALWAYS... Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" Acknowledge when patients

Created: 2026-04-06