Assistant Manager of Surgery / Operating Room

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym and wellness center

Shift differentials (evening/night/週)

All-inclusive benefits from day one

Job summary

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is seeking an Assistant Perioperative Manager (RN) to oversee daily OR operations and staffing. The role reports to the Manager of OR and Director of Surgery, with four 10-hour shifts (Mon–Fri) and mid-shift start around 9am.

The hospital offers award-winning care, onsite wellness facilities, and comprehensive benefits. Candidates should have OR nursing leadership experience and be committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Two years of RN experience in a surgical area.
• One year in a surgical leadership role (manager/assistant manager/supervisor).
• Must obtain Bachelor of Science within 36 months of placement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates staffing needs and daily coverage to meet patient care requirements.
• Collaborates with the surgical control desk liaison, anesthesia, pre-op, and PACU for optimal case flow and productivity targets.
• Monitors schedule for equipment or supply needs and special requests.
• Collaborates with physicians on new procedures and equipment needs.
• Ensures vendor accessibility and participation in scheduled cases per OR policies.
• Monitors surgeon block time and OR suite utilization as directed.
• Maintains current list of surgeons and updates credentials and preference cards.
• Identifies future service line needs with Nursing Operations Manager and Directors.
• Participates in MEOC with surgeons to pilot equipment and standardize supplies.
• Provides in-services to SPD on sterilization of instruments and accessories.

Skills

RN

Surgical Nursing

Leadership

ACLS

Education

Bachelor of Science

RN License Florida

ACLS Certification

Tools

Job description

Position Summary

Department: DPH Surgery

Status: Full-Time

Title: Assistant Perioperative Manager (RN) - Operating Room | Assistant Manager of OR/Operating Room (RN) | OR Assistant Manager

Shift:

• Four 10-hour shifts between Monday - Friday:
  • Mid Shift, Start Time around 9am

Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a “Best Regional Hospital” by U.S. News & World Report and selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare. We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlando’s growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine.

In 2025, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital opened the onsite Team Member Wellness Center, designed to support employee health and well-being. The center features a state-of-the‑art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and wellness activities - making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.

“Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITAL

• Onsite State‑of‑the‑art gym and wellness center!
  • The center offers a state-of-the‑art fitness facility, a dedicated tranquility space, and a variety of wellness activities—making it easy to recharge and get your workout in before or after your shift.
• Competitive Pay
  • Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
  • Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best‑In‑State Employer
  • Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best‑In‑State Employers for 2024.
• Employee‑centric
  • Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

Position Summary

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of surgical cases to ensure delivery of quality service and optimal patient flow. Reporting to Manager of OR and Director of Surgery.

ABOUT DPH SURGERY SERVICES

• 10 OR Suites
• Dr. P. Phillips surgery provides intraoperative services for patients requiring Orthopedic, Neurological, General, Burn, Cardiovascualr, Endo, Gastroenterology, Vascular, Gynecological, Urology, ENT, Hematology, Nephrology, Opthalmology, Plastics, Thoracic, and robotic services with

Responsibilities

• List the primary duties and responsibilities associated with the position, prioritizing them from the most to least important.
• Coordinates staffing needs and reviews coverage daily to meet patient care requirements.
• Collaborates with the surgical control desk liaison, anesthesia, pre‑op, and PACU to assure optimal flow of daily case load and compliance with productivity targets.
• Monitors schedule to determine any special needs or requests for equipment or supplies.
• Collaborates with physicians on processes for implementing new procedures and technology and requests for new equipment/supplies.
• Monitors vendor accessibility and participation in scheduled cases to assure compliance with operating room policies and procedures.
• Monitors utilization of surgeon block time and operating room suite use as directed.
• Maintains current list of surgeons, monitors credentials, and updates preference cards.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Operations Manager, Administrator, and Physicians to identify current and future service line needs.
• Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role as well as circulator role.
• Identifies future equipment needs or replacements when needed.
• Actively participates in MEOC working with surgeons to evaluate and pilot equipment and supplies; promotes standardization of surgical supplies whenever possible.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate all specialty instruments, supplies, and equipment in specific service lines as directed.
• Collaborates with vendors to provide in‑service training to staff on new equipment, procedures, and changes in technology.
• Provides in‑services for supply, processing, and distribution (SPD) staff regarding cleaning and sterilization of instruments and accessories as directed.
• Communicates with Materials Management and SPD staff to ensure routine inventories are conducted and prescribed levels of sterile and non‑sterile specialty supplies and equipment are maintained as directed.
• Assists with clinical evaluation of team members; completes written clinical performance evaluations and conducts timely team member assessments.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Must obtain a Bachelor of Science within 36 months of placement in role.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing educational.
• Meets all mandatory and developmental requirements for Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Nursing or Surgical Technologist for Nursing:

• Maintains current professional license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida.
• For Surgical Technologist: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) (www.nbstsa.org) – renewed every 4 years; or Tech in Surgery - Certified by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com) – renewed annually.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a registered nurse in a surgical area or surgical tech required.
• One (1) year experience in surgery leadership (i.e., manager, assistant manager, supervisor, charge, or team lead) role.