Nurse Manager – Main Operating Room (Level I Trauma)

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room in a Level I Trauma Center. You will provide 24-hour leadership for the OR, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence and staff engagement.

The role requires BSN, progressive perioperative leadership, and CNOR certification is preferred. Join a high-performing surgical services team in a center with 27 operating rooms and pediatric capabilities.

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• BSN required.
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a complex, high-volume surgical services department.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation to support patient care needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, patient satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow, remove barriers, and enhance care delivery.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement evidence-based practices to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a highly engaged perioperative team.
• Support professional development, competency management, and performance excellence.

Skills

Perioperative leadership

Staff engagement

Operations management

Education

BSN

Master's degree

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room in a Level I Trauma Center. You will provide 24-hour leadership for the OR, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence and staff engagement.

The role requires BSN, progressive perioperative leadership, and CNOR certification is preferred. Join a high-performing surgical services team in a center with 27 operating rooms and pediatric capabilities.