Manager - Surgical Services - Full Time

Aura Health; Mountain View (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health seeks a Surgical Services Manager to lead perioperative teams and ensure safe, high-quality patient care. You will oversee bed management, patient flow, and resource utilization to meet operational goals.

You will collaborate with administrative staff, physicians, and colleagues to enhance communication, improve processes, and drive positive change while modeling professional standards and accountability.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Minimum 3 years perioperative nursing experience.
• Relevant certifications.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration preferred.
• Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical teams to ensure safe, high-quality perioperative care.
• Oversee resource utilization, patient flow, and bed management.
• Collaborate with admin staff, physicians and colleagues to improve processes.
• Model professional standards and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Coach staff and drive development to ensure exceptional perioperative care.

Skills

RN license

Perioperative nursing

Team leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration

Job description

Summary Of Surgical Services Manager Role

The Surgical Services Manager (SSM) ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, and cost-effective patient care by leading and mentoring healthcare teams. They oversee resource utilization, patient flow, and bed management to meet operational goals. The SSM collaborates effectively with administrative staff, physicians, and co-workers to enhance communication, improve processes, and promote change. They model professional standards, foster a positive work environment, and hold staff accountable for regulatory adherence. Responsibilities include team leadership, staff development, and ensuring exceptional perioperative patient care. Qualifications include a current RN license, minimum of 3 years nursing experience with perioperative expertise, and relevant certifications. Preferred candidates hold a master’s degree in Nursing or Health Administration and have management experience. The role emphasizes clinical competence, strong communication skills, and alignment with organizational values.