Nursing Department Manager | Operating Room

University of Maryland Medical System; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance Available

Comprehensive Benefits Package

High-Impact Leadership Opportunity

Job summary

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center seeks a Nursing Department Manager to lead the Operating Room team and drive excellence across surgical services. This senior role oversees clinical quality, staffing, budgeting, compliance, and patient safety, with hands-on perioperative practice as needed.

The ideal candidate has strong perioperative leadership experience, possesses an active MD RN license, and holds a BSN with BLS/ACLS certification.

Qualifications

• RN license required in MD or compact eligibility.
• BSN degree required.
• 3–5 years of progressive nursing leadership/management experience.
• CNOR or perioperative certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide departmental leadership for selected patient care departments within the Division.
• Direct and coordinate patient care activities and nursing programs.
• Design models of care and practice for administrative units.
• Forecast trends and improve existing systems.
• Coordinate with other departments to maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budgeting

Communication

Staff development

Education

BSN

RN license

Job description

Join a High-Performing Surgical Team

University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced

Job Requirements

Join a High-Performing Surgical Team University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center is seeking an experienced Nursing Department Manager to lead our Operating Room team and drive excellence across surgical services.

This highly visible leadership role provides strategic and operational oversight of nursing services, including clinical quality, staffing, team development, fiscal performance, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. We are looking for a proven Operating Room leader who leads from the front and stays connected to clinical practice. The ideal candidate brings strong perioperative leadership experience and is comfortable scrubbing and circulating when needed.

This is an opportunity to lead a strong surgical team, strengthen OR operations, develop and support clinical talent, and make a meaningful impact on surgical care at University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center.

Primary Responsibilities

The following statements describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.

• Provides departmental leadership for the operation of selected patient care departments within the Division to ensure the delivery of quality patient care.
• Supports and interprets the mission, vision, values, philosophy, objectives, and standards of the hospital and nursing department. Directs and coordinates implementation of patient care activities and nursing programs that promote attainment of the same.
• In collaboration with nursing leadership, designs appropriate models of care and practice for assigned administrative units. Assures the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care to achieve cost-effective outcomes.
• Forecasts trends, functions as a change agent, analyzes current status, and improves existing systems.
• Coordinates with other departments to prepare and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment in patient care areas. Monitors safety practices, ensuring environmental and equipment safety and adherence to infection control standards.
• Incorporates and assists staff in incorporating current research findings into clinical practice, care delivery, and management systems.
• Participates in the overall planning process for nursing services. Operationalizes and implements strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Maryland or Compact eligibility in accordance with MBON, required.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive nursing leadership and management experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory standards, healthcare operations, leadership principles, budgeting, fiscal management, clinical operations, staffing, quality outcomes, regulatory compliance, and employee performance management required.
• Prior perioperative, surgical services, or Operating Room leadership experience required.
• Specialty certification (CNOR or related perioperative certification) preferred.
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $54.42 - $81.64 per hour.
• Relocation Assistance Available.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN team members.
• High-Impact Leadership Opportunity with the ability to shape clinical operations, develop high-performing teams, and elevate patient care.