Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room Perioperative Leader

B.E. Smith Leadership Solutions; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND seeks a visible, hands-on Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room to oversee perioperative services and support improvements in surgical operations, patient safety, and team performance.

You will lead approximately 50 FTEs across the OR, GI, and Respiratory Therapy suites, monitor utilization and staffing, and drive reliable case flow. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and ongoing quality initiatives for optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN is required; master's degree strongly preferred.
• Active ND and/or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum of three years of relevant OR leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee perioperative services and support improvements in surgical operations and patient safety.
• Monitor room utilization, block scheduling, cancellations, staffing, and turnover.
• Coordinate resources across OR, GI, and Respiratory Therapy suites to ensure reliable case flow.
• Establish expectations, promote accountability and continuous improvement, and support recruitment/retention.
• Maintain regular communication with physicians and address operational needs collaboratively.
• Advance quality and patient safety initiatives and prepare for Joint Commission survey in 2027.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

BSN

Master's degree preferred

ND RN license (or compact)

BLS/ACLS certifications

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND seeks a visible, hands-on Clinical Nurse Manager, Operating Room to oversee perioperative services and support improvements in surgical operations, patient safety, and team performance.

You will lead approximately 50 FTEs across the OR, GI, and Respiratory Therapy suites, monitor utilization and staffing, and drive reliable case flow. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and ongoing quality initiatives for optimal patient outcomes.