Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgical Services

Upcoresolutions; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Upcoresolutions seeks a Manager, Surgical Services to provide 24-hour leadership and operational oversight of the Operating Room and Central Sterile/Reprocessing. You will partner with physicians, anesthesia, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to drive safe, efficient perioperative care.

You will develop staff schedules, monitor labor and productivity, supervise perioperative staff, manage supplies and budgets, analyze metrics, lead quality improvement, ensure accreditation

Qualifications

• RN license in Virginia or multi-state compact license.
• Current BLS certification.
• 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, and case progression.
• Ensure efficient use of personnel, equipment, and resources.
• Develop staff schedules to meet staffing and productivity goals.
• Monitor labor utilization and implement efficiency strategies.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate perioperative staff.
• Promote patient safety, teamwork, accountability, and high-quality care.
• Oversee supply management, inventory, and cost containment.
• Analyze departmental metrics and report on surgical services performance.
• Lead quality improvement and support evidence-based practice.
• Ensure accreditation, regulatory compliance, infection prevention, and risk management.
• Collaborate with physicians/leadership to improve patient flow and performance.
• Foster employee engagement and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff coaching

Operational management

Patient safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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.