<p>Position Summary Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us! Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond. Opening in summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital - a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital - will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering: 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services - including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning. Benefits Beyond the Expected Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Benefits that begin on Day 1 Four (4) weeks paid parental leave Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back-up childcare and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance NCLEX reimbursement Free NCPDs for RN license Free Kaplan review courses Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you Specialty certifications reimbursement And more! Position Summary: The Assistant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of surgical cases to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow. Responsibilities Essential Functions • List the primary duties and responsibilities associated with the position, prioritizing them from the most to least important. • Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage daily to meet patient care requirements. • Collaborates with the surgical control desk liaison, anesthesia, pre-op, and PACU to assure optimal flow of daily case load and compliance with productivity targets. • Monitors schedule to determine any special needs or requests for equipment or supplies. • Collaborates with physicians on processes for implementing new procedures and technology and requests for new equipment/supplies. • Monitors vendor accessibility and participation in scheduled cases to assure compliance with operating room policies and procedures. • Monitors utilization of surgeon block time and operating room suite use as directed. • Maintains current list of surgeons, monitors credentials, and updates preference cards. • Collaborates with the Nursing Operations Manager, Administrator, and Physicians to identify current and future service line needs. • Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role as well as circulator role. • Identifies future equipment needs or replacements when needed. • Actively participates in MEOC working with surgeons to evaluate and pilot equipment and supplies; promotes standardization of surgical supplies whenever possible. • Demonstrates the ability to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment in specific service lines as directed. • Collaborates with vendors to provide in-service training to staff on new equipment, procedures, and changes in technology. • Provides in-services for supply, processing, and distribution (SPD) staff regarding cleaning and sterilization of instruments and accessories as directed. • Communicates with Materials Management and SPD staff to ensure routine inventories are conducted and prescribed levels of sterile and non-sterile specialty supplies and equipment are maintained as directed. • Assists with clinical evaluation of team members; completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments. • Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members. • Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department. • Monitors compliance of certifications, licenses, and required education for team members as directed. • Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. • Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Working knowledge of risk management concepts. • Proficient in use of surgery computer system. • Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups. • Participates in Process Improvement activities as assigned. • Participates in (specialty) surgical collaborative practice meetings as directed. Qualifications Education/Training • For Team Members hired into this job prior to January 1, 2020: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Effective January 1, 2020: New Hires and Team Members moved into this job and/or transferring Depts. must obtain a Bachelor of Science within 36 months of placement in role. • Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing educational. • Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification • Nursing or Surgical Technologist for Nursing: -Maintains current professional license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida. -For Surgical Technologist: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (www.nbstsa.org) - renewed every 4 years; or Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) - renewed annually. • Must have one of the following based on the appropriate certification for the patient population: -Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Experience Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a surgical area or surgical tech required. One (1) year experience in surgery leadership (i.e., manager, assistant manager, supervisor, charge, or team lead) role</p> <p>Education/Training • For Team Members hired into this job prior to January 1, 2020: Graduate of an approved school of nursing. Effective January 1, 2020: New Hires and Team Members moved into this job and/or transferring Depts. must obtain a Bachelor of Science within 36 months of placement in role. • Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing educational. • Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department. Licensure/Certification • Nursing or Surgical Technologist for Nursing: -Maintains current professional license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida. -For Surgical Technologist: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (www.nbstsa.org) - renewed every 4 years; or Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) - renewed annually. • Must have one of the following based on the appropriate certification for the patient population: -Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) -Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Experience Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a surgical area or surgical tech required. One (1) year experience in surgery leadership (i.e., manager, assistant manager, supervisor, charge, or team lead) role</p> <p>Essential Functions • List the primary duties and responsibilities associated with the position, prioritizing them from the most to least important. • Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage daily to meet patient care requirements. • Collaborates with the surgical control desk liaison, anesthesia, pre-op, and PACU to assure optimal flow of daily case load and compliance with productivity targets. • Monitors schedule to determine any special needs or requests for equipment or supplies. • Collaborates with physicians on processes for implementing new procedures and technology and requests for new equipment/supplies. • Monitors vendor accessibility and participation in scheduled cases to assure compliance with operating room policies and procedures. • Monitors utilization of surgeon block time and operating room suite use as directed. • Maintains current list of surgeons, monitors credentials, and updates preference cards. • Collaborates with the Nursing Operations Manager, Administrator, and Physicians to identify current and future service line needs. • Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role as well as circulator role. • Identifies future equipment needs or replacements when needed. • Actively participates in MEOC working with surgeons to evaluate and pilot equipment and supplies; promotes standardization of surgical supplies whenever possible. • Demonstrates the ability to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment in specific service lines as directed. • Collaborates with vendors to provide in-service training to staff on new equipment, procedures, and changes in technology. • Provides in-services for supply, processing, and distribution (SPD) staff regarding cleaning and sterilization of instruments and accessories as directed. • Communicates with Materials Management and SPD staff to ensure routine inventories are conducted and prescribed levels of sterile and non-sterile specialty supplies and equipment are maintained as directed. • Assists with clinical evaluation of team members; completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments. • Participates in the hiring and evaluation of potential team members. • Cultivates exemplary customer service throughout the unit/department. • Monitors compliance of certifications, licenses, and required education for team members as directed. • Plans and evaluates compliance with organizational and regulatory policies and procedures. • Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling. • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards. • Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions • Working knowledge of risk management concepts. • Proficient in use of surgery computer system. • Expresses ideas clearly and effectively in verbal and written communication to team members and groups. • Participates in Process Improvement activities as assigned. • Participates in (specialty) surgical collaborative practice meetings as directed.</p>