Perioperative Services Nurse Manager
Ascentist Healthcare•Leawood, KS
•Onsite
About The Position
The Nurse Manager will provide operational and clinical leadership for Operating Room (OR), Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-Operative Services, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for patient care excellence, team development, physician collaboration, regulatory compliance, staffing strategy, and operational performance. The Nurse Manager will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, executive leadership, and frontline staff to ensure an exceptional experience for patients while supporting continued organizational growth.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 5 years of Operating Room experience
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience managing perioperative or surgical services
- Experience overseeing OR, PACU, and/or PAT operations
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop clinical teams
- Experience managing nurse workflows in partnership with physicians and surgeons
- Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness experience
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading multi-specialty surgical programs
- Experience supporting EMR implementations or workflow transformation initiatives
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher
Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations across OR, PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU departments
- Supervise and develop a team of approximately 50 employees
- Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top clinical talent
- Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and workforce optimization
- Partner with surgeons and procedural teams to improve efficiency and patient flow
- Support implementation and optimization of new technology and clinical systems
- Ensure readiness for Joint Commission surveys and maintain regulatory compliance
- Monitor quality, safety, patient experience, and operational performance metrics
- Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for Surgical Services
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
