Nurse Leader, Perioperative Services (OR/Pre-Op/PACU)

Elios Healthcare; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Elios Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services to provide leadership and oversight across the Operating Room, Pre-Op, and PACU. This role directs daily perioperative operations, ensures safe, efficient patient care, and supports staff development while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to optimize patient flow, staffing and resource use across OR, Pre-Op and PACU, drive quality initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Georgia or eligible for licensure.
• BSN preferred.
• 3+ years of perioperative nursing experience.
• Previous leadership or management experience overseeing OR, Pre-Op, and/or PACU preferred.
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing and surgical operations.
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, staff development, and performance management.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• BLS required; additional perioperative certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of OR, Pre-Op, and PACU.
• Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, assignments, and workflows across perioperative services.
• Lead, support, and develop nursing and support staff across all three areas.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, nursing leadership, and other departments to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient safety.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
• Monitor quality metrics and participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Support preparation for regulatory and accreditation surveys.
• Oversee supplies, equipment, and resources for perioperative operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient flow, efficiency, staffing utilization, and overall perioperative operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource for the perioperative team and assist with patient care when needed.
• Address staffing, operational, and patient care concerns promptly.
• Support education, competency development, and ongoing training for perioperative staff.

Skills

Leadership/management

Staffing and scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Regulatory awareness

Education

Georgia RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Elios Healthcare is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services to provide leadership and oversight across the Operating Room, Pre-Op, and PACU. This role directs daily perioperative operations, ensures safe, efficient patient care, and supports staff development while maintaining regulatory compliance.

You will partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to optimize patient flow, staffing and resource use across OR, Pre-Op and PACU, drive quality initiatives, and