Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

Career Land Center; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings program

Employee wellness and support programs

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Career Land Center in Sanford, Florida, is seeking a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services to oversee operations in its perioperative departments. This leadership role includes managing daily activities in the Operating Room and ensuring collaboration among the surgical team.

Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of acute care experience and prior leadership in the Operating Room. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and continuing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in acute care Operating Room.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role (charge nurse, coordinator, or manager).
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Operating Room.
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary surgical team.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and hospital policies.

Skills

Acute care Operating Room experience

Leadership in healthcare

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Operational efficiency

Education

Associate degree or Nursing diploma

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

A 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center in Sanford is seeking a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services to lead operations across its perioperative departments. This facility provides a wide range of advanced services, including open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, robotic surgery, orthopedic care, and spine programs.

Position Overview

This leadership role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Operating Room and supporting perioperative areas, including CVOR, anesthesia services, and sterile processing. The Nurse Manager oversees a multidisciplinary surgical team and ensures efficient coordination of staff, resources, and patient flow to support safe, high-quality surgical care.

A strong focus is placed on operational efficiency, staff development, physician collaboration, and maintaining high standards across clinical and support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Operating Room and perioperative support departments
• Lead and support a multidisciplinary team including RNs, surgical technologists, first assistants, schedulers, OR aides, anesthesia staff, and sterile processing technicians
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes as needed
• Promote strong working relationships with physicians, hospital leadership, and department partners
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor supply usage, equipment needs, and resource allocation
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts
• Drive operational performance related to productivity, efficiency, and patient satisfaction
• Collaborate with leadership to achieve departmental and organizational goals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care Operating Room RN experience required
• Minimum of 1 year of recent OR leadership experience in a charge nurse, coordinator, supervisor, or management role required
• Registered Nurse (RN) license required (APRN also accepted)
• Associate degree or Nursing diploma required
• CNOR certification preferred
• BLS required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire
• PALS required within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings program
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Employee wellness and support programs
• Continuing education and leadership development opportunities
• Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis
• Opportunity to lead a busy surgical services department within a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center
• Collaborative leadership environment with strong physician and interdisciplinary partnerships