Nurse Manager, Operating Room (RN, BSN)

Grammar; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinai Hospital is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Operating Room to lead a team of 3 Assistant Nurse Managers and up to 120 FTEs. You will set clinical, operational, and fiscal direction for the perioperative service line across four units.

You will drive performance improvements, guide staff development through the Clinical Ladder and certifications, and partner with surgical and anesthesia leadership to optimize case turnover and throughput.

Qualifications

• BSN from a CCNE-accredited program required.
• Maryland RN license required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• National certification required.
• 3–5 years of progressive OR nursing experience with supervisory progression.
• Strong fiscal management, performance evaluation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily clinical operations across General OR, Cardiac OR, Orthopedic OR and Ambulatory Surgery Center.
• Lead and evaluate 3 Assistant Nurse Managers and up to 120 FTEs using objective performance criteria.
• Manage the department's operating and capital budget; identify variances.
• Drive OR-specific performance improvements — turnover, utilization, throughput — with surgical and anesthesia leadership.
• Champion staff advancement through Clinical Ladder, specialty certification, and formal education pathways.

Skills

OR nursing experience

Supervisory experience

Fiscal management

Performance evaluation

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) CCNE-accredited

Maryland RN license

BLS Certification (AHA)

National certification

Job description

Role: Nurse Manager, Operating Room (RN)

Sinai Hospital's Perioperative Services encompasses the General OR, Cardiac OR, Orthopedic OR and Ambulatory Surgery Center -one of the largest and most diverse surgical operations in the region. As Nurse Manager, you'll lead a team of 3 Assistant Nurse Managers and up to 120 FTEs, setting the clinical, operational, and fiscal direction for the entire perioperative service line.

Why Join Sinai Hospital:

• Strategic scope:Direct the full perioperative service line — 4 units, 120 FTEs — with budget authority and a direct line to shaping department strategy
• Institutional caliber:Lead within a nationally recognized academic medical center and Level II Trauma Center, the largest community hospital in Maryland
• Leadership investment:Access executive-level development, mentorship, and a defined pathway toward Director-level roles within LifeBridge Health
• Team you're building:Develop your ANMs and staff through the Clinical Ladder, while shaping a high-performing team across four surgical specialties

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily clinical operations across the General OR, Cardiac OR, Orthopedic OR, and Ambulatory Surgery Center
• Lead and evaluate 3 Assistant Nurse Managers and up to 120 FTEs using objective performance management criteria
• Manage the department's operating and capital budget, identifying and correcting variances
• Drive OR-specific performance improvements — case turnover, utilization, and throughput — in partnership with surgical and anesthesia leadership
• Champion staff advancement through the Clinical Ladder, specialty certification, and formal education pathways

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a CCNE-accredited program required; Master's degree (MSN, MS, MA, MHA, or MBA) preferred
• Active Maryland Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required
• National certification required
• 3–5 years of progressive OR nursing experience required, with demonstrated supervisory progression required
• Strong fiscal management, performance evaluation, and cross-functional leadership skills