Nurse Manager - Operating Room

aah; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits package

Incentive pay

Shift premiums

Job summary

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager for the Surgery Department. The role leads a dynamic perioperative team across 10 operating rooms and one cystoscopy room, focusing on efficiency, staff scheduling, budget management, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Ideal candidate holds an accredited nursing degree, MSN or related master’s, and at least six years in nursing with four in healthcare management. CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing and six years of nursing experience with four years in healthcare management.
• MSN or related Master’s degree required to qualify for leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and clinical leadership to support OR efficiency and budget management.
• Oversee approximately 90 direct reports and foster a high-performing perioperative team.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered care.
• Develop and monitor staffing, performance improvement, and care delivery standards.
• Promote shared governance and professional development for staff.
• Ensure compliance with licensure, certification, and safety requirements.
• Lead in budgeting and resource allocation for designated area(s).
• Maintain patient privacy and rights while addressing conflicts through service excellence initiatives.
• Support care delivery models and coordinate care across disciplines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation

Teamwork

Computer skills

Ability to work under stress

Education

MSN or related Master’s degree

Job description

Department:

37703 High Point Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full time - 40 hours per week
• Day shift - 0630

Pay Range:

$51.05 - $76.60

High Point Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, is deeply rooted in the High Point community. Our strong sense of commitment extends to patient care, where we strive to meet all the needs of our patients—right here at home. Our 351-bed hospital serves the residents of High Point and surrounding areas providing a wide range of patient- and family-centered care backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center. Our hospital offers a full range of hospital-based services, including emergency services, cardiovascular services, vascular surgery, general surgery (including robotics), bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic and spine surgery, women’s services (OB, GYN surgery, and GYN oncology), behavioral health, and inpatient rehabilitation.

The Medical Center is seeking an experienced nursing leader to join its Surgery Department, a dynamic perioperative environment featuring 10 operating rooms and one dedicated cystoscopy room. The department is supported by advanced robotic technology, including two da Vinci robots and one Medtronic Hugo robotic system, and performs approximately 650 surgeries annually across a broad range of services.

The Nurse Manager will provide operational and clinical leadership to support operating room efficiency, project execution, staff scheduling, budget management, and strong collaboration with staff and providers. This leader will oversee approximately 90 direct reports and help foster a high-performing, team-oriented surgical services environment. CNOR certification is strongly preferred.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing, MSN or Masters in related field and six years' experience in nursing with four years in related healthcare management required.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Registered Nurse licensure from the State of applicable state. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care, Adult ED. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire for Network ED, Peds ED, PICU and NICU, and other areas per unit guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides leadership to staff to ensure short and long-term goals are met by developing standards of performance and capitalizing on employee strengths, supporting the Mission, Vision, Core Values and Evidence-based practice. Assures appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continuing professional development for personnel.

2. Collaborates effectively throughout the organization by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively, encouraging communication and serving as a resource to staff and other departments.

3. Coordinates nursing care with other healthcare disciplines and assists in integrating services across the continuum of care. Accountable for the quality and appropriateness of health care delivery and for the environment in which clinical nursing is practiced.

4. Promotes a quality culture of safety for patients, self, co-workers, and facility in conjunction with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director. Assumes responsibility for the Care Delivery Model by developing systems to monitor and measure the quality, safety and outcomes, and implementing performance improvement measures for identified metrics.

5. Ensures care is delivered with respect for patient's rights and preferences. Maintains privacy, confidentiality, and security for patients and staff. Facilitates resolution of conflicts, collaborates with Service Excellence to promote service recovery, and empowers staff in decision-making through shared governance.

6. Assumes responsibility with the Director of Nursing for the planning, development, implementation, and monitoring of the budgetary process for designated area(s). Assures nursing workload is measured and resources are allocated based on industry benchmarks and patient needs to optimize the provision of quality, cost effective care. Facilitates and monitors the appropriate utilization of staff based on credentialing, education and experience.

7. Ensures a biogenic environment, which stimulates the ongoing professional development of staff in accordance with the principles of Shared Governance, Theory of Human Caring, and professional practice. Develops and fosters relationships that support the continuous enhancement of care delivery, and patient and staff satisfaction through a professional practice environment of mutual respect.

8. Demonstrates value for professional nursing practice including the utilization of current standards, the nursing process and patient advocacy. Taking responsibility for continuing education to develop best practices and maintain the highest level of patient care and staff development.

9. Ensures/provides appropriate patient care in accordance with specific patient population. Demonstrates and utilizes knowledge of the needs of the patient population specific to the defined clinical area. Maintains competency related to patient population and identifies strategies to meet related needs.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Negotiation and conflict resolution. Functions effectively under stressful conditions and difficult situations. Ability to work effectively with the team. Good computer skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances. Regular exposure to the risk of blood-borne diseases, infections, and contagious diseases. Clean, well-lit and comfortable climate. Fast-paced, highly stressful, dynamic conditions. Responds to emergency and crisis situations. Required Protective Equipment required at all times: eye/face protection, gown, mask, gloves.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling.

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Compensation

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