Nurse Manager CVOR

Nurse Manager - Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR)

Mercy St. Louis

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the Cardiovascular Operating Room, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and efficient department operations. This role collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve clinical, quality, and organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily CVOR operations, staffing, scheduling, and patient flow.
• Lead and support nursing staff through coaching, performance management, and professional development.
• Monitor quality, safety, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Analyze operational and clinical data to drive performance improvement.
• Manage department resources, productivity, and budget goals.
• Foster a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Internal transfer applicants without a Bachelor's degree may be considered if actively pursuing a Baccalaureate degree (enrolled and completing at least one course per semester).
• BSN preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Licensure

• Current RN License or RN Temporary Permit in the state of practice.

Experience

• Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience required.
• Leadership and perioperative/CVOR experience preferred.

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers and healthcare information systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and support operational decision-making.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.