Local Contract Nurse Manager RN - CVOR
Charlotte, NC
LanceSoft
5x8 hrs, Days

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

Clinical Operations Management

• Direct and oversee daily operations of the Cardiovascular Operating Room department
• Ensure efficient scheduling and coordination of cardiac and vascular surgical procedures
• Maintain readiness of CVOR suites, surgical equipment, and specialty instrumentation
• Monitor patient flow, case progression, and operating room efficiency
• Ensure compliance with perioperative safety and infection prevention standards

Leadership & Staff Supervision

• Supervise CVOR nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia support staff, and ancillary personnel
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate department staff
• Develop staffing schedules and ensure adequate coverage for elective and emergency procedures
• Conduct staff performance evaluations and competency assessments
• Mentor and support clinical leadership development among nursing staff

Quality Improvement & Patient Safety

• Implement and monitor quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to:
  • AORN standards
  • Joint Commission regulations
  • CMS requirements
  • Infection prevention protocols
• Review incident reports, patient outcomes, and risk management data
• Lead initiatives to improve patient safety, surgical outcomes, and operational efficiency

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage departmental budgets, staffing productivity, and supply utilization
• Oversee inventory management of cardiac surgical supplies and specialty equipment
• Collaborate with vendors and purchasing departments regarding cardiovascular products and devices
• Monitor cost containment while maintaining quality patient care

Perioperative & Clinical Oversight

• Ensure safe perioperative nursing care throughout pre-op, intra-op, and immediate post-op phases
• Assist with high-acuity or emergency cardiac cases when needed
• Ensure proper functioning and availability of:
  • Cardiopulmonary bypass support systems
  • Cell saver devices
  • Hemodynamic monitoring equipment
  • Specialty cardiovascular instrumentation
• Maintain emergency preparedness within the CVOR department

Staff Education & Competency

• Coordinate orientation and onboarding of new CVOR staff
• Facilitate continuing education and specialty training opportunities
• Promote certification achievement such as:
  • CNOR
  • RNFA
  • CVOR specialty competencies
• Ensure annual competency validations and mandatory education compliance

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with:
  • Cardiothoracic surgeons
  • Vascular surgeons
  • Anesthesia providers
  • Perfusionists
  • CVICU leadership
  • Hospital administration
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and strategic planning initiatives
• Address patient, physician, and staff concerns professionally and efficiently

Common Skills Required

• Advanced CVOR and open-heart surgery experience
• Leadership and personnel management
• Budgeting and operational management
• Perioperative workflow optimization
• Regulatory compliance knowledge
• Critical thinking and crisis management
• Staff development and mentorship
• Strong communication and organizational skills