Nurse Manager Operating Room

150 Shriners Hospitals for Children; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Hospitals for Children seeks an experienced Nurse Manager for the Operating Room to lead the surgical suite for pediatric orthopedic and burn patients.

You will oversee clinical and administrative tasks, develop staff, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• RN license in state of practice.
• BLS certification required.
• 3 years of progressive leadership/management experience.
• MSN preferred.
• 5 years of perioperative care experience preferred.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements standards of care, policies, and procedures for the unit, and continually evaluates quality of care.
• Assesses educational needs of the unit and develops staff goals with education programs.
• Aligns unit goals with mission, vision, and nursing department philosophy.
• Prepares unit budget in collaboration with leadership and fiscal teams.
• Analyzes clinical situations with staff, integrating nursing knowledge with practice.
• Provides care that meets developmental needs of pediatric patients across ages.
• Maintains collaborative relationships with interdisciplinary team and Family Care Coordination for continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Team coordination

Education

BSN

RN license

BLS certification

MSN

CNOR

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager for the Operating Room at The Shriners Hospital for Children is responsible for the overall clinical and administrative management of the surgical suite, ensuring high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care for pediatric orthopedic and burn patients. This role involves leadership, staff development, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and implements standards of care, policies, and procedures for the unit, and continuously evaluates the quality of patient care in relation to these guidelines.
• Assesses the educational needs of the unit. Develops unit goals with staff and recommends educational programs.
• Develops unit goals consistent with the mission, vision and nursing department's philosophy.
• Prepares budget for unit in collaboration with the Director of Patient Care Service and the Materials Manager and Director of Fiscal Affairs.
• Critically analyzes clinical situations with staff that reflects the integration of nursing knowledge with clinical expertise.
• Demonstrates and facilitates the provision of care that meets the developmental needs of patients including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, school age and adolescent children.
• Establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team and Family Care Coordination, ensuring continuity of care through maintaining effective communication with colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• BSN
• RN license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 3 years of progressive leadership / management development experience

Preferred Qualifications

• MSN
• 5 years of perioperative care experience
• CNOR

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.