About this opportunity
Harrison Memorial Hospital lists this Assistant Manager, Surgical Services, Days, Full-Time opportunity in cynthiana, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Assistant Manager, Surgical Services, Days, Full-Time(Surgical Services)
Harrison Memorial Hospital (HMH), located in Cynthiana, Kentucky, is a 61-bed, independent, non-profit healthcare facility dedicated to providing high-quality medical services to our community since 1906. We are accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by Medicare and Medicaid, reflecting our commitment to excellence in patient care.
A Growing Network of Care
HMH is proud to offer comprehensive healthcare services through our diverse facilities and programs, including:
Harrison Memorial Hospital – A leading independent, not-for-profit hospital, providing cutting-edge medical care with a patient-centered approach.
Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Bringing quality primary care closer to our community, ensuring access to essential healthcare services in rural areas.
EMS Office – A highly trained Emergency Medical Services team, delivering rapid response and lifesaving care when it matters most.
KidTown Daycare – A trusted childcare facility dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for our employees' families.
Specialty Clinics – Offering advanced specialty care, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and more, ensuring patients receive expert care close to home.
Clinic Pharmacy – Providing convenient, personalized pharmacy services, ensuring seamless medication management for our patients and community.
At HMH, we are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where healthcare professionals can thrive and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of our community.
Join us at Harrison Memorial Hospital, where you can be part of a dedicated team delivering exceptional healthcare in a community-focused setting.
Job Skills / Requirements
The Assistant Manager supports the Nurse Manager in the daily operations, clinical leadership, and administrative oversight of Surgical Services, including the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Operative Services, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Post-Operative/Phase II Recovery, and Outpatient Infusion Services.
Clinical & Operational:
Assist the Nurse Manager with daily operations of Surgical Services, including OR, Pre-Op, PACU, Post-Op/Phase II Recovery, and Outpatient Infusion.
Provide clinical leadership and support to nurses, charge nurses, surgical technologists, and other perioperative staff.
Serve as a clinical resource for complex patient care and operational concerns.
Support coordination of daily surgical schedules, patient flow, room assignments, turnovers, add-on cases, and cancellations.
Promote safe and efficient patient progression from Pre-Op through OR, PACU, Post-Op, and discharge.
Support compliance with surgical safety, infection prevention, specimen management, positioning, and perioperative standards.
Assist with management of surgical equipment, instruments, supplies, and technology.
Support safe pre-operative assessment, preparation, medication administration, patient education, and documentation.
Support appropriate monitoring, pain and nausea management, discharge criteria, and escalation of changes in patient condition.
Promote effective handoff communication and safe discharge or transfer processes.
Assist with daily clinical and operational oversight of Outpatient Infusion Services.
Staffing & Scheduling
Collaborate with the Nurse Manager to develop and maintain department staffing schedules.
Assist with daily assignments based on patient volume, acuity, surgical schedule, and staff competency.
Manage call-ins, schedule changes, staffing needs, and on-call needs. Recruitment, Orientation & Retention
Participate in recruitment, interviews, hiring recommendations, onboarding, and orientation.
Mentor new nurses, charge nurses, preceptors, and other clinical staff.
Provide coaching, feedback, and support to promote staff accountability and growth.
Education & Competency
Assist with maintaining department-specific competencies and support orientation competency assessments.
Assist with facilitating education related to new equipment, medications, procedures, technology, and policies.
Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Assist with quality improvement initiatives, audits, patient safety activities, and regulatory readiness.
Participate in review of incidents, adverse events, and near misses.
Promote a positive, respectful, and patient-centered care experience.
Support timely communication with patients, families, providers, and staff.
Assist with resolution of patient concerns and service-recovery opportunities.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and service excellence.
Monitor operational metrics and communicate significant trends or concerns to the Nurse Manager.
Assist with departmental goals, strategic initiatives, budget management, and resource planning.
Required Education and Licensure
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
Current Kentucky Registered Nurse license.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum of five years of surgical services experience.
Charge nurse or leadership experience preferred.
Experience with staffing or scheduling
Ability to coach and mentor nursing staff
Education Requirements (All)
BSN
Certification Requirements (All)
BLS
ACLS
KY licensed RN
Additional Information / Benefits
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan
This job reports to the Department Manager
This is a Full-Time position1st Shift , Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm .
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Worksite address
cynthiana, KY, 41031, US
Who can apply
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