Operating Room Nurse Manager (OR Manager RN)
About The Position
A leading acute care surgical program in the Kansas City metro area is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse Manager to oversee perioperative operations across a multi-specialty surgical services department with strong orthopedic, robotics, and neuro-focused procedural volume. This leadership role is responsible for daily OR operations, staffing management, surgical throughput, perioperative quality initiatives, physician collaboration, and operational oversight of surgical services within a fast-paced acute care hospital environment. The ideal candidate has strong operating room leadership experience, understands perioperative workflow optimization, and can lead high-performing surgical teams while balancing patient safety, physician satisfaction, staffing efficiency, and operational performance.
Requirements
- Active RN license or compact RN license
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma
- Minimum 3 years of recent operating room experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Minimum 3 years of recent perioperative leadership experience, including Charge RN or OR Manager responsibilities
- General surgery experience
- BLS certification within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- BSN degree
- Robotics surgery experience
- Orthopedic surgical services experience
- Experience managing perioperative operations within high-volume OR environments
- Strong operational analytics and surgical throughput management skills
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the Operating Room, including staffing, scheduling, and surgical workflow coordination
- Monitor productivity, premium labor utilization, staffing coverage, and perioperative resource management
- Ensure efficient surgical schedule flow while maintaining patient safety and operational efficiency
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, perioperative staff, and hospital leadership to support high-quality surgical outcomes
- Lead performance improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with AORN standards and regulatory requirements
- Analyze perioperative operational metrics and report service line performance data
- Support supply chain optimization, equipment utilization, and process improvement efforts
- Assist with perioperative staff development, scheduling oversight, and team leadership initiatives
- Serve as a liaison between surgical services teams, physicians, patients, and families
Benefits
- Competitive perioperative leadership compensation
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition assistance and certification support
- Paid family leave eligibility
- Employee wellness and mental health resources
- Leadership development and advancement opportunities
- Relocation assistance available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
