Manager, Operating Room

ThedaCare; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking a dynamic Manager, Perioperative Services to lead operations for the Orthopedics, Spine and Pain, and related surgical services at our Appleton campus. You will drive staffing, quality, and patient-centered care across 8 operating rooms, partnering with surgeons and anesthesia to deliver evidence-based nursing care.

Ideal candidates bring BSN and Wisconsin RN licensure, 5+ years of healthcare leadership, and ACLS/PALS credentials, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Must have a BSN and current Wisconsin RN licensure.
• Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting.
• Three years of leadership experience overseeing teams or projects.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS as applicable.
• Knowledge of perioperative nursing and patient care standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of the perioperative department per policy and strategic direction.
• Oversees staffing, scheduling, and payroll processes to meet productivity targets.
• Develops collaborative relationships with care teams and other departments.
• Ensures high reliability, safety, and quality outcomes in patient care.
• Leads process improvements and supports research/innovation in perioperative care.
• Manages budget planning, actions, and long-term cost-effective care decisions.
• Mentors staff and supports professional growth and governance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor of science in nursing

Wisconsin RN Licensure

BLS (Healthcare Provider)

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The Manager, Perioperative Services manages the day-to-day operations of the department through implementation of strategy, policy, and action planning. Analyzes, develops, and implements methods and processes to improve department efficiency, and ensures required resources are secured and available to support effective delivery of care of multiple services lines within perioperative services. Creates an environment that promotes the provision of patient centered, specialized, evidence-based nursing care in partnership with surgeons and anesthesia, through an inter-professional approach to treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Ensures nursing care is delivered to patients in accordance with quality standards and that physician orders are followed.

Job Description

Our campus has 8 OR's and specialize in Ortho, Spine and Pain but also do hand/upper extremity and podiatry cases. Orthopedic Spine and Pain Virtual Tour

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Effectively manages team members in a manner consistent with ThedaCare policies and values.
• Ensures the recruitment and retention of competent team members to meet the needs of the business operations of the department.
• Is accountable for daily activities and work processes that result in quality outcomes.
• Oversees and ensures accuracy of time and attendance and payroll practices.
• Ensures team members are informed, trained, and competent on new techniques, procedures, equipment, policies, and processes that result in high reliability, safety, and quality outcomes.
• Develops collaborative relationships with members of the care team and departments.
• Is responsible for effective communication and appropriate escalation of clinical and operations issues to the director of nursing or medical staff.
• Supports shared decision making and shared governance.
• Coordinates the professional nurse and other team members’ participation in decisions regarding patient care delivery and work/practice environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic techniques and surgical instrumentation and equipment, and the principles of microbiology as they pertain to the containment of contamination and the sterilization/disinfection process.
• Influences and shapes clinical work within perioperative services and is responsible for execution and implementation of department direction in conjunction with the latest clinical advances in the perioperative arena.
• Supports research and innovation to promote advancement of the nursing profession and the health care environment in area of specialty.
• Utilizes research findings and evidence-based practice to establish standards, practices, and patient care models that are outcome driven and patient centered.
• Leads by example to support operations and hardwire accountability.
• Provides mentoring and opportunities for growth for team members to meet their professional goals.
• Manages daily staffing plan to meet productivity standards and the needs of the patient.
• Works with the director to develop action plans related to budget and budget variances.
• Contributes to the preparation and implementation of the annual budget.
• Collaborates when making decisions that have long-term impact on cost-effective care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of science degree in nursing
• Five years of progressive responsibility in a healthcare setting
• Three years of leadership experience to include leading teams and/or projects
• Current Wisconsin RN Licensure
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Additional Endoscopy requirements: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Additional OR and PACU requirements: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Work requires standing and/or walking for extended periods of time and transporting patients and or equipment from one location to another with little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed
• Work may require contact with aggressive and combative patients
• Work requires manual dexterity and hand eye coordination to perform patient care procedures
• Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Scheduled FTE: 1
Location: Orthopedic Spine and Pain Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge. Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.