Operating Room Manager

Sarah Bush Lincoln•Mattoon, IL

3d•$104,146 - $161,429

About The Position

The Operating Room Manager reports to the Surgical and Perioperative Services Director and is responsible for staffing, operations, planning, and development for Surgical Services. The manager provides direction and support to operating room surgery staff, scheduling staff, and operating room assistants. The role oversees day-to-day operations, staffing and block schedules, regulatory compliance, quality improvement, departmental policies and procedures, and capital budget planning in collaboration with the Director. The manager also supports employee development, communication, patient advocacy, and coordination with related departments and providers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois.
CNOR certification.
ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.
BLS or CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day operating room operations.
Provide direction, support, guidance, and mentorship to operating room surgery staff, scheduling staff, and operating room assistants.
Develop and manage staffing and block schedules to use human and material resources effectively while meeting productivity standards and patient service needs.
Demonstrate flexibility with work days, shifts, and hours to cover department needs.
Lead or facilitate the daily morning huddle in the intra-operative area at 0630 and keep the Director informed about issues, concerns, and opportunities to improve safety.
Coordinate with the Surgery Charge Nurse to communicate pertinent information to surgeons.
Collaborate with the Perioperative Manager on patient-flow issues, surgery and consent clarification, and backup coverage.
Collaborate with the Sterile Processing Manager on bi-annual inventory, equipment and supply organization, instrument issues, and IUSS.
Coordinate with Sterile Processing, vendor representatives, and Supply Chain to ensure equipment is available for scheduled and add-on cases.
Use clinical expertise and critical thinking to advise surgical services colleagues on substitute equipment when required equipment is unavailable.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulatory agencies and accreditation requirements.
Promote quality improvement and reduce operational variance by applying improvement methods, including FOCUS-PDCA and service mapping.
Develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and standards in collaboration with the Director.
Develop annual and three-year capital budget projections with the Director and input from specialty coordinators, colleagues, and providers.
Serve as a nurse advocate and make decisions in the patient's best interest when operating room concerns are raised; escalate concerns using the ARCC tool as appropriate.
Oversee intraoperative staff compliance with accurately recording worked hours in the timekeeping system.
Attend required committee meetings, report pertinent information to the Director and colleagues, and attend meetings on the Director's behalf when needed.
Participate in continuing education, professional development, professional associations, and the identification and sharing of best practices.
Coach employees, provide timely feedback and performance evaluations, support employee education and career growth, and identify potential successors.
Participate in hiring and ensure new employees meet job and documentation requirements.
Foster positive employee relationships, collaboration, and a culture of service excellence; recognize employees using the Bravo Recognition and Rewards Program.
Conduct cascade learning sessions, submit accountability forms on time, maintain the communication board, and support and participate in The Daily Charge.
Communicate effectively using strong presentation and listening skills, active listening, constructive feedback, and the SBAR format where appropriate.
Develop creative solutions to conflicts and complex problems and seek win-win outcomes when possible.