Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

CHS Career Site • Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Manager, Surgical Services is responsible for the daily operations and coordination of care across surgical departments, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative services. This role provides leadership to clinical and non-clinical staff, supports quality and safety initiatives, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care. The Manager plays a key role in driving departmental performance, supporting employee engagement, and aligning surgical services with hospital-wide operational, financial, and strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required or Four (4) plus years of direct experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of experience in closely related field with Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-4 years of previous leadership experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and manage cross-functional relationships.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• In depth knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory compliance (if applicable).
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency with Google and Microsoft platforms, healthcare software systems, and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Clinical Area of Specialty Certification in Perioperative Nursing (e.g., CNOR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the delivery of patient care throughout the surgical continuum, including preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates the performance of staff in surgical services, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Applies evidence-based practices and performance improvement methodologies to enhance clinical outcomes, patient safety, and workflow efficiency.
• Analyzes data related to patient satisfaction, quality metrics, staffing, and operational performance to drive ongoing improvement.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practice standards for surgical services in accordance with hospital and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborates with physicians, department leaders, and support services to ensure effective communication, continuity of care, and resolution of operational issues.
• Engages staff in identifying improvement opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to enhance patient care and team performance.
• Participates in strategic planning, program development, and capital/resource planning for the surgical department.
• Manages department budget, monitors financial performance, and drives initiatives to achieve cost-effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree