Interested in a management position. Is it time?

[umakemesmile]

My boss let me know of a mangement position he's thinks I would be good at and I am seriously considering applying.

It's for the Amb. Surgery Dept at my hospital. I think he's telling me something. LOL

I currently work in the OR, have done many jobs, ie staff education, policy and procedures, competencies, set-up a bariactric program, brought new products and reviewed finanical end of products.

In my last review I told my manager that I felt there is no where else for me to go in my dept. and I'm at the top of the wage scale.

I feel I could do a good job but, I'm not sure what a day in the life of a manager is like.

I have worked in the Amb. Dept when they have been short staffed but no true experience.

What can I expect going into a management position?

I understand they may ask me to take a cut in pay due to lack of experience.

How would I negoicate and interview for the position?

And just in general, would like to hear from the experienced managers what their job is like.

Thanks for any and all input

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I would not expect a cut in pay because you have a higher level of responsibility and they probably do not expect people to take the job otherwise. I would ask about expectations when census is high, chances for personal growth, and other things that you know have been issues in the past. I would ask if another manager will be mentoring you. You obviously have potential. Remember, EVERY job is temporary. Even if it lasts for years. So if you get into it and it is not a good fit, you can change. I say go for it. You sound like a good candidate.