Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgical Services

UpCore Solutions; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UpCore Solutions seeks a Manager of Surgical Services, a Registered Nurse responsible for 24-hour oversight of the Operating Room and Central Sterile Services. You will provide clinical and administrative leadership to ensure safe, efficient perioperative care and collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a nursing degree, Virginia RN license (or compact), and BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN license in Virginia or multi-state compact.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum 2 years of OR/Surgical Services experience in an acute care hospital.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practice and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24-hour operational oversight of the Operating Room and Central Sterile Services.
• Lead daily OR operations, including scheduling, staffing, workflow coordination, and case progression.
• Ensure efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and surgical resources.
• Develop and manage staff schedules to maintain appropriate staffing and productivity.
• Monitor labor utilization and implement efficiency improvements.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate perioperative staff.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and high-quality care.
• Oversee supply management, inventory utilization, and cost containment.
• Analyze departmental metrics and prepare reports on surgical services performance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulatory requirements, infection prevention, and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Operational oversight

Patient safety

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

BSN (preferred)

BLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager, Surgical Services is a Registered Nurse responsible for the overall leadership and 24‑hour operational oversight of the Operating Room and Central Sterile/Reprocessing (CSR/CSPD) departments. This role provides clinical, operational, and administrative leadership to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and high‑quality perioperative care.

The Manager partners with physicians, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to promote excellent patient outcomes, regulatory compliance, staff engagement, operational efficiency, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 24‑hour operational oversight of the Operating Room and Central Sterile Services.
• Lead daily OR operations, including surgical scheduling, staffing, workflow coordination, and case progression.
• Ensure efficient utilization of personnel, equipment, and surgical resources.
• Develop and manage staff schedules to maintain appropriate staffing while meeting productivity goals.
• Monitor labor utilization, including premium labor, and implement strategies to improve efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate perioperative staff.
• Foster a culture focused on patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and exceptional patient care.
• Oversee supply management, inventory utilization, and cost containment initiatives.
• Analyze departmental metrics and prepare reports related to surgical services performance.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and support evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, infection prevention practices, and risk management initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership to improve patient flow and operational performance.
• Promote employee engagement and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a multi‑state compact license
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent Operating Room/Surgical Services experience in an acute care hospital.
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practice and patient safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); Master's degree preferred.
• Experience as a Charge RN, Clinical Supervisor, Assistant Nurse Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, productivity management, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.