Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Job Description

Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Are you an experienced OR Nurse looking to take the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking a dynamic and collaborative Operating Room Nurse Manager to lead a high-performing Surgical Services team. This is a great opportunity to join a clinically strong, highly tenured department with no current RN vacancies and a robust culture of teamwork, education, and excellence.

As the OR Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operations. across the Operating Room and Central Sterile Processing (CSP) departments. You’ll lead a dedicated team of clinical professionals, drive performance and quality initiatives, and collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and maternity leaders to ensure seamless patient care. Clinical specialties include: General Surgery, Urology, GYN/GYN Oncology, Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Cancer Surgeries, Da Vinci Robotics, and Complex Cancer Care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee OR and CSP daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and resource management
• Supervise approximately 30 perioperative staff and 6–7 CSP employees
• Direct reports include 2 Clinical Unit Coordinators and 1 Inventory Coordinator
• Conduct staff evaluations, ensure regulatory readiness, and foster a culture of safety and accountability
• Partner with the Interim Chair of Surgery, Anesthesia, and PACU/Maternity teams on cross-departmental initiatives
• Focus areas include improving first-case start times and OR turnaround times
• Participate in monthly nurse leadership meetings and organization-wide performance initiatives
• Join a supportive group of nursing leaders who value collaboration and shared success

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift

• Systemwide on-call rotation (remote, every 6–7 weeks after onboarding)

Compensation: $110,000 – $152,000/yr (Depending on Experience)

• A generous $6,000 Sign On Bonus
• Extensive and generous medical benefits

Qualifications

• RN licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• BSN required; MSN and/or CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years OR nursing experience
• At least 1 year of OR leadership/supervisory experience required
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards for surgical services

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