Nurse Manager, Operating Room (RN, BSN)

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Sinai Hospital, part of LifeBridge Health, seeks a Nurse Manager to lead the Perioperative Services, overseeing General, Cardiac, Orthopedic ORs and Ambulatory Surgery Center. You will direct daily operations, manage budget, and drive performance improvements.

Qualifications include a BSN with MD/BSN required; RN license in Maryland, BLS, and national certification. 3–5 years of progressive OR nursing with supervisory experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BSN from a CCNE-accredited program required.
• Master's degree (MSN, MS, MA, MHA, or MBA) preferred.

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 with objective performance criteria.
• Manage the department's operating and capital budget, identifying variances.
• Drive OR-specific performance improvements in coordination with surgical and anesthesia leadership.
• Champion staff advancement through Clinical Ladder and formal education pathways.

Skills

Budget management

Performance evaluation

Cross-functional leadership

Leadership

Education

BSN

MSN preferred

Job description

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 preferred

Strong fiscal management, performance evaluation, and cross-functional leadership skills

Pay Range: $51.47 to $79.78 Based On Experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire, plus wellness programs and mental health support
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, pension, and life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement toward advanced degrees and specialty certifications
• Generous paid time off, fitness discounts, and free on-site parking

About Sinai Hospital

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is a nationally recognized academic medical center, a designated Level II Trauma Center, and the largest community hospital in Maryland. As part of LifeBridge Health - one of the region's most comprehensive healthcare systems - Sinai delivers advanced care with a mission to improve the health of the communities we serve, and to take care of the people who take care of patients.

About LifeBridge Health

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve." Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in Maryland.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY-where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.