Nurse Manager, Surgical Services Operations

110 Fort Washington Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance with nonrotating day

Recognition and rewards for expertise

Free employee parking

Health, dental, vision coverage

Employer-paid disability and life

Paid time off

Job summary

Fort Washington Medical Center, part of Adventist HealthCare, seeks an experienced Operations Manager for the Surgical Services Department. This role leads the OR, PACU, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing units, aligning workflows with organizational strategy and quality goals.

The position requires ASN with a BSN preferred, Maryland RN licensure, BLS, and 3–5 years in surgical services leadership. Strong budgeting, regulatory, and team-development skills are essential.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Maryland RN license.
• BLS certification.
• Leadership or perioperative nursing certification within 1 year of hire.
• 3–5 years of experience in surgical services or a department leadership role.
• 1–2 years Operating Room experience preferred.
• Experience managing multiple units and interdisciplinary teams.
• Budget oversight, operational management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Operationalize the strategic plan for surgical services.
• Develop and monitor department objectives, productivity targets, and performance metrics.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and evaluation for managers, supervisors, and staff.
• Oversee daily operations of the OR, PACU, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing units.
• Ensure alignment of inpatient and outpatient surgical workflows for efficiency.
• Participate in budget development, capital planning, and financial monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and policies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC and Lean.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Staff mentoring

Budget oversight

Regulatory compliance

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Fort Washington Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced Operations Manager for our Surgical Services Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing.

As an Operations Manager you will:

• Operationalize the strategic plan for surgical services in alignment with organizational goals and vision.
• Develop and monitor department-specific objectives, productivity targets, and performance metrics.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and evaluation for managers, supervisors, and staff within all surgical services units.
• Serve as an integral member of the senior leadership team; represent surgical services in organizational initiatives and committees.
• Promote succession planning and professional development for future leaders in surgical services.
• Oversee daily operations of the OR, PACU, Endoscopy, and Sterile Processing units.
• Ensure alignment of inpatient and outpatient surgical workflows to promote efficiency and coordination of care.
• Monitor and report operational metrics to ensure efficiency, timeliness, and safety
• Monitor resource utilization, including staffing, equipment, and facilities, to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality patient care.
• Participate in budget development, capital planning, and financial performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies.
• Role model and enforce professional practice standards, including autonomy, accountability, and responsibility of nursing and surgical staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and patient safety strategies.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize surgical patient outcomes and experience.
• Support staff participation in professional development, certifications, and continuing education.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as DMAIC and Lean principles.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, including surgical volumes, safety outcomes, patient satisfaction, and resource utilization.
• Address adverse events, near misses, and patient complaints in a timely and effective manner.
• Foster a culture of Just Culture, accountability, and constructive conflict resolution.
• Build cohesive, high-performing teams across all surgical services units.
• Facilitate effective communication, teamwork, and collaboration across disciplines.
• Promote a patient-centered, inclusive, and culturally responsive work environment.
• Exemplary leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Cultural competence, emotional intelligence, and advocacy for professional practice.
• Evidence-based practice knowledge and lifelong learning commitment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred
• Current Maryland State nursing license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certification in leadership, nursing administration, or perioperative nursing within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in surgical services or a department-specific leadership role.
• Minimum 1-2 years of Operating Room Experience Preferred
• Experience managing multiple units and interdisciplinary teams preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in budget oversight, operational management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Typical Daily Schedule: Monday through Friday
• Shift Type: Day Shift
• Weekend Requirements: No Weekends
• Pay Range: $105,664.42 - $158,496.00
• If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
• Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt)

At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:

• Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
• Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Adventist HealthCare is a faith-based organization with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, and has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

COVID-19 Vaccination Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Tobacco and Drug Statement Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. (Nicotine products include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).

Equal Employment Opportunity Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.

Our Mission: We extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, MD., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to improve the health and well-being of people and communities through a ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing. Our comprehensive approach to caring for our community includes three acute-care hospitals – Shady Grove Medical Center, White Oak Medical Center and Fort Washington Medical Center – as well as two Physical Rehabilitation hospitals, Outpatient centers, Imaging Centers, Urgent Cares, Home Care Services, Employer Health Programs and Physician Networks. We are nationally recognized and honored especially for our Cardiac, OB, Cancer, Stroke, Orthopedic, Rehabilitation and Mental Health services. Consider joining our team of over 6,000 employees and become part of one of the longest serving healthcare systems in the Washington, D.C., area that has a long-standing tradition as the largest provider of charity care and community benefit in Montgomery County.

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