Interim OR Manager
About The Position
The Operating Room Manager oversees daily OR operations, staff management, scheduling, productivity, quality, and implementation of operational improvements. The role provides stability, drives improvements, and supports the team during the transition to a permanent OR Manager. The OR Manager collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, sterile processing, and executive leadership to optimize surgical operations and patient outcomes. Surgical Directions is a procedural health tech-enabled services company providing consulting, leadership, and technology solutions for procedural and anesthesia care. It has partnered with more than 400 clients and emphasizes peer-to-peer collaboration, clinical and analytics expertise, and lasting operational change. Its stated core values are building trust, empowering all, embracing change, demonstrating respect, being accountable, and celebrating success. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. The contractor is responsible for maintaining licensure, certifications, professional liability insurance, and tax obligations, and is not eligible for employee benefits. The work schedule is flexible based on facility needs and may require early mornings, occasional evenings, or on-call availability. The monthly pay range is $14,400–$16,000 based on full-time contracted hours.
Requirements
- Current unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable placement state.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum of 3 years of OR leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of OR performance metrics, staffing, productivity, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as a 1099 contractor.
Nice To Haves
- CNOR certification is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily operations of the Operating Room and perioperative services.
- Coordinate surgical schedules to maximize efficiency and minimize delays.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, OSHA, CMS, Joint Commission, and infection control standards.
- Monitor patient safety initiatives and quality improvement activities.
- Develop and enforce OR policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
- Conduct chart audits, incident reviews, and corrective action planning.
- Coordinate and supervise OR nursing and surgical support staff.
- Assist with staffing schedules and coverage planning.
- Provide orientation, training, and mentorship to clinical personnel.
- Promote teamwork and professional communication among surgical teams.
- Participate in recruitment and evaluation of OR personnel as requested.
- Monitor supply utilization and assist with inventory management.
- Collaborate with administration on budgeting and cost-containment initiatives.
- Analyze OR efficiency metrics, turnover times, and case-volume trends.
- Recommend operational improvements to increase productivity and patient satisfaction.
- Maintain readiness for accreditation and regulatory inspections.
- Ensure proper documentation, credentialing, and competency validation.
- Oversee infection prevention and quality assurance activities.
- Participate in risk management and patient safety programs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
