Manager (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Community Medical Center; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Student loan assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT, seeks an experienced Manager (RN) – Operating Room to lead daily OR operations, drive patient safety, and ensure high-quality surgical care. You will partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leaders to support staffing, performance, and outcomes.

The role requires Montana RN licensure (or compact with MT endorsement), BSN, and OR nursing experience; a Master's degree and additional certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Montana RN license or Compact RN license with Montana endorsement
• BSN from an accredited nursing school
• Master's degree in nursing or relevant field preferred
• BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications required
• Previous OR nursing experience required; progressive perioperative leadership preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily Operating Room operations and staff.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, quality, and service excellence.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to optimize surgical services and patient outcomes.
• Support staff development, engagement, recruitment, retention, and performance management.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental operations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Manage resources effectively to support operational and financial goals.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment focused on teamwork and professional growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

OR nursing experience

Communication skills

Team-building

Education

BSN required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BLS

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Manager (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Job Type: Full-time | 1.0 FTE

Up to a $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates (two-year commitment) and up to $10,000 in Relocation (with receipts)

Schedule: Exempt, Days, Monday-Friday (available for staff when needed including weekends and holidays)

Your experience matters

Community Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Manager (RN) - Operating Room (OR) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Lead Surgical Excellence. Empower Teams. Advance Patient Care.

As the OR Manager, you'll partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care while fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Our team supports a broad range of specialties, including bariatric weight loss, colorectal, general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, pediatric surgery, plastics, podiatry, robotic surgery, and urology.

How you'll contribute

• Provide leadership and oversight for daily Operating Room operations and staff.
• Promote a culture of patient safety, quality, and service excellence.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to optimize surgical services and patient outcomes.
• Support staff development, engagement, recruitment, retention, and performance management.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental operations.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Manage resources effectively to support operational and financial goals.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment focused on teamwork and professional growth.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Montana RN license or Compact RN License with Montana endorsement, and possess an Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing school.

Additional requirements include:

• Education: Master's degree (nursing or relevant field) preferred
• Certifications: BLS, PALS and ACLS required
• Experience: Previous Operating Room nursing experience required; Progressive leadership experience in perioperative services preferred.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of surgical workflows, patient safety standards, and regulatory requirements, excellent communication, critical thinking, and team-building skills.

More about Community Medical Center

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.