Nurse Manager, Main OR – Surgical Services Leader

Mercy; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to provide 24-hour leadership and accountability for a high-volume surgical services department. You will ensure safe, high-quality patient care, drive operational excellence, and engage staff to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include staffing plans, workflow optimization, safety culture, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet regulatory standards and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and BSN with progressive perioperative leadership experience.
• Preferred Master's degree and CNOR certification for the surgical services environment.
• Experience leading perioperative teams and driving safety, quality, and patient satisfaction.

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

RN license

Leadership

Perioperative 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 and accountability for a high-volume surgical services department. You will ensure safe, high-quality patient care, drive operational excellence, and engage staff to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include staffing plans, workflow optimization, safety culture, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to meet regulatory standards and organizational goals.