Nurse Manager Surgical Services

HCA Healthcare, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Life & disability

401(k) match

Stock Purchase Plan

Fertility benefits

Education assistance

Time away from work

Job summary

Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC seeks a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services to lead a large, fast‑paced OR program – overseeing daily operations, staffing, and resource allocation with a co‑manager. You will drive safe, high‑quality patient care and promote evidence‑based practices across the unit.

The role requires BSN or equivalent with RN licensure in North Carolina, a master’s degree preferred, and 5+ years nursing experience including leadership.

Qualifications

• BSN or equivalent (ADN with MSN, BA with MSN) required.
• Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN license in good standing with NC Board; eNLC may apply.
• National Certification in specialty area within 1 year of start.
• 2+ years leadership; 5+ years nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a designated clinical area with a co-manager.
• Support a team of 145 FTEs and 40 ORs; ensure safe, efficient patient care.
• Allocate resources to improve quality, throughput and staffing.
• Integrate clinical, HR and financial data to guide decisions.
• Promote evidence‑based practice and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical operations

Resource allocation

Evidence‑based practice

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN or equivalent

MSN preferred

Job description

This position is incentive eligible.

Introduction

We are seeking a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services with Mission Hospital to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Nurse Manager is responsible and accountable for daily operations of a designated clinical area in conjunction with a co-manager. We have a large, fast paced OR and average 80-100 surgical cases a day. The co-managers will support a team of 145 FTEs and 40 ORs. Managers advocate and allocates resources to promote efficient, effective, safe, quality and compassionate nursing care based on current standards of practice. Integrates clinical, human resource, and financial data to support decision making. Promotes research and integrates evidence-based practice into clinical, operational, and leadership processes. Ensures compliance with regulatory and professional standards.

What qualifications you will need:

Required Education: BSN or equivalent (ADN with MSN, BA with MSN)

Preferred Education: Master’s Degree in Nursing.

Required License/ Certifications: Must have and maintain current licensure as registered nurse with the North Carolina Board of Nursing. eNLC (Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact) license may apply, licensee should confirm with NCBON. National Certification in area of specialty within one year of accepting the role. Certification may be in leadership or area of clinical practice. Those actively pursuing degree must obtain national certification within 1 year of graduation. BLS Healthcare Provider

Required Experience: A minimum of five years of recent nursing experience; 2 years in relevant clinical hospital experience with demonstrated leadership skills

Preferred Experience: Previous leadership experience

Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.