Nurse Manager - Main Operating Room

Join a high-performing surgical services team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center featuring 27 Operating Rooms and providing care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager provides 24-hour leadership and accountability for the Main Operating Room, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence, staff engagement, and clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a complex, high-volume surgical services department.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation to support patient care needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, patient satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow, remove barriers, and enhance care delivery.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement evidence-based practices to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a highly engaged perioperative team.
• Support professional development, competency management, and performance excellence.
• Align departmental goals and initiatives with organizational and Nursing Strategic Plans.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current RN license
• BSN
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Leadership experience in a Level I Trauma Center or large surgical services environment
• CNOR certification