Nurse Manager, Main OR — Level I Trauma Center

Mercy; Bellefontaine Neighbors (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; 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 to lead a 24-hour perioperative team in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. The role focuses on safe, high-quality patient care, operational excellence, staff engagement, and outcomes across a large surgical services portfolio.

Responsibilities include staffing, workflow optimization, safety culture, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to mentor and develop a skilled perioperative team aligned to Mercy's mission and

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• BSN degree or higher.
• 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

Perioperative leadership

Education

RN license

BSN

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to lead a 24-hour perioperative team in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. The role focuses on safe, high-quality patient care, operational excellence, staff engagement, and outcomes across a large surgical services portfolio.

Responsibilities include staffing, workflow optimization, safety culture, and regulatory compliance, with opportunities to mentor and develop a skilled perioperative team aligned to Mercy's mission and