Nurse Manager, Main Operating Room – Trauma Center

Mercy

East St. Louis (IL)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Tuition support
Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to provide 24-hour leadership for a high-volume surgical services department within a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center setting.

You will develop staffing, oversee patient care quality, and drive safety, efficiency, and staff engagement across 27 ORs while aligning with the Nursing Strategic Plan and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications

  • Current RN license.
  • BSN.
  • 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.
  • Align departmental goals and initiatives with organizational and Nursing Strategic Plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

BSN
Master's degree
CNOR certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to provide 24-hour leadership for a high-volume surgical services department within a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center setting.

You will develop staffing, oversee patient care quality, and drive safety, efficiency, and staff engagement across 27 ORs while aligning with the Nursing Strategic Plan and Mercy Service Standards.

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