Nurse Manager, Perioperative Leadership – High-Volume ORs

Mercy; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support and retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Nurse Manager – Main Operating Room to provide 24/7 leadership for a high-volume surgical services department in a Level I Trauma Center with a 27-room OR complex. You will drive safe patient care, staff engagement, and operational excellence while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and outcomes.

The role requires a current RN license, BSN, and progressive perioperative leadership experience; CNOR certification is preferred and a Master’s degree is a

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• BSN degree required.
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Leadership experience in a Level I Trauma Center or large surgical services environment.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a complex, high-volume surgical services department.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation to support patient care needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, patient satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow, remove barriers, and enhance care delivery.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement evidence-based practices to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a highly engaged perioperative team.
• Support professional development, competency management, and performance excellence.
• Align departmental goals and initiatives with Nursing Strategic Plans.

Skills

RN license

Perioperative leadership

CNOR

Team leadership

Education

BSN

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Mercy seeks a Nurse Manager – Main Operating Room to provide 24/7 leadership for a high-volume surgical services department in a Level I Trauma Center with a 27-room OR complex. You will drive safe patient care, staff engagement, and operational excellence while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and outcomes.

The role requires a current RN license, BSN, and progressive perioperative leadership experience; CNOR certification is preferred and a Master’s degree is a