Nurse Manager Operating Room

Ascension•Chicago, IL

5d•$122,238 - $165,375•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Nurse Manager for the Operating Room in Chicago, IL. This full-time day shift position is at Ascension Saint Joseph within the Surgery department. The role focuses on clinical excellence, surgical flow, talent selection, and relationship-driven leadership to ensure high-quality patient care and a positive work environment.

Requirements

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
BSN
Minimum of 3 years of direct OR experience

Responsibilities

Champions daily operations across PAT, Pre-Op, OR, and PACU, ensuring a high-reliability environment that adheres to AORN, ASPAN, and regulatory standards for safe, evidence-based surgical care.
Optimizes the full perioperative workflow—focusing on first-case on-time starts, turnover efficiency, and PACU throughput—by removing barriers and fostering close collaboration with Anesthesia, Surgeons, and SPD.
Partners with recruitment to select top-tier perioperative talent and leads staff provisioning, coaching, and "Just Culture" accountability to build a team where associates feel heard, valued, and professionally supported.
Serves as a steady presence for patients and families from pre-op through discharge, balancing 24/7 operational accountability with a commitment to high physician satisfaction and a cohesive, collaborative culture.