Manager - Registered Nurse Surgery
About The Position
Join SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison as an RN Manager leading both the Main OR and CVOR. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a highly respected organization that is an American College of Surgeons-verified Level II Trauma Center, a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and home to a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. At SSM Health St. Mary’s, advanced surgical care is combined with a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and innovation. As a leader at one of Wisconsin’s top hospitals, you will guide high-performing teams delivering complex surgical and cardiovascular care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment known for excellence. SSM Health St. Mary’s is consistently recognized for outstanding clinical performance and patient outcomes, including designation as a U.S. News & World Report “Best Regional Hospital” with high performance in 16 procedures and conditions, a CMS 4-Star Quality Rating for excellence in safety, outcomes, and patient experience, and Healthgrades recognition for Outstanding Patient Experience and Clinical Excellence. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering exceptional care and investing in its leaders. In this role, you will empower surgical teams, drive operational excellence across both the OR and CVOR, and help shape the future of perioperative services—while making a meaningful impact on the patients and communities we serve.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field
- Two years' registered nurse experience, with demonstrated progressive leadership responsibility OR one year of registered nurse experience plus one year of leadership experience
- State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- State of Work Location: Missouri Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Or Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
- State of Work Location: Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
- State of Work Location: Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Nice To Haves
- Prior leadership and surgical experience.
Responsibilities
- Ensures compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements for self and within unit.
- Conducts hiring, training, directing, development and evaluating of staff.
- Identifies and resolves issues affecting the delivery of patient care services for the assigned unit(s).
- Develops and implements policies and procedures to guarantee efficient and effective delivery of health services in a unit.
- Monitors and adheres to budget.
- Approves or monitors expenditures, purchases and other actions to ensure compliance with budget guidelines.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
