Manager of Surgical Services

Texas Nursing Services • Fort Walton Beach, FL

8d • $95,000 - $112,000

About The Position

A high-acuity perioperative service line in the Fort Walton Beach region is seeking an experienced Manager of Surgical Services to provide operational leadership, clinical oversight, and staff development across a fast-paced surgical department. This unit includes 10 main ORs and 2 CVOR suites , supporting approximately 25 surgical cases per day in a Level II trauma environment. The Manager oversees ~62 FTEs , ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and consistent surgical workflow.

Requirements

• RN license (Florida or compact).
• BSN required (or in progress depending on facility standards).
• 3+ years of perioperative leadership experience (charge, coordinator, supervisor, or manager level).
• Strong understanding of OR workflow, staffing models, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MSN, MHA, MBA).
• CNOR or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Experience in CVOR and trauma environments.
• Proven track record of staff engagement and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 leadership for Surgical Services, ensuring safe, high-quality perioperative care.
• Oversee daily operations, including workflow optimization, staffing, scheduling, competencies, supplies, and equipment readiness.
• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, hospital policies, regulatory requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
• Foster effective interdisciplinary communication among surgeons, anesthesia, nursing, and support teams.
• Monitor and improve throughput, safety metrics, patient satisfaction, turnaround times, and overall departmental performance.
• Lead education, training, and competency development for nursing and ancillary staff.
• Partner with surgical and anesthesia leadership to improve efficiency, patient flow, and clinical outcomes.
• Participate in rounding; respond proactively to patient, staff, and operational needs.
• Support initiatives that enhance the overall patient and family experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees