Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgical Services
Job Description
Salary range: $100K - $135K
Partial relocation package
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) leader to serve as Manager of Surgical Services, providing 24-hour operational and clinical oversight of the Operating Room (OR) and Central Sterile Processing/Reprocessing (CSPD/CSR) departments.
The Manager, Surgical Services is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care while leading day-to-day operations, staffing, productivity, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. This position works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical operations and deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
The ideal candidate combines strong Operating Room clinical experience with proven leadership capabilities and a commitment to patient safety, team development, and operational excellence.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 24-hour leadership and operational oversight of the Operating Room and Central Sterile Processing departments.
Direct daily OR operations, including surgical scheduling, staffing, workflow coordination, case progression, and patient flow.
Ensure the effective utilization of personnel, equipment, operating rooms, and other surgical resources.
Develop and manage staff schedules to maintain appropriate coverage while achieving productivity and labor-management goals.
Monitor staffing levels and premium labor utilization and implement strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Lead, coach, mentor, and evaluate nursing and perioperative team members.
Foster a culture of patient safety, accountability, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Partner with physicians, anesthesia providers, and hospital leadership to identify opportunities to improve surgical services and patient outcomes.
Oversee supply management, inventory utilization, and cost-containment initiatives.
Monitor departmental performance metrics and prepare reports related to quality, productivity, staffing, and surgical services operations.
Lead and participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives while promoting evidence-based perioperative practices.
Ensure compliance with applicable accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and risk management initiatives.
Promote employee engagement, professional development, retention, and a positive team environment.
Support continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance efficiency, quality, and the overall patient experience.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or active multistate/Compact RN license with eligibility to practice in Virginia.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent Operating Room/Surgical Services experience within an acute care hospital environment.
Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, clinical standards, infection prevention, and patient safety.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with physicians, clinical staff, and hospital leadership.
