Operating Room Nurse Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; Tennessee; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is assisting a hospital in the Mid-South region. They seek an Operating Room Nurse Manager to guide perioperative care, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and drive safe, efficient surgical workflows in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff mentorship, and participation in quality initiatives, with opportunities for professional growth and impact on patient outcomes in a dynamic perioperative environment.

Responsibilities

• Staffing support and schedule coordination in the OR.
• Regulatory readiness and resource management to ensure safe, efficient care.
• Staff development, training, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Improve communication across the OR, anesthesia, sterile processing, pharmacy and other departments.
• Mentor and support perioperative staff, pursuing specialty certifications.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and strategic perioperative projects.

Job description

Step into a standout 2026 healthcare leadership opportunity as an Operating Room Nurse Manager and combine meaningful surgical impact with supportive leadership, modern clinical resources, career growth, and an exceptional quality of life.

This healthcare organization gives an experienced Surgery Nurse Manager the autonomy and visibility to shape perioperative care in a hospital-based setting. The medical center values sound clinical judgment and uses technology to support safer workflows rather than replace human expertise. Professionals exploring hospital careers or healthcare leadership jobs will find an environment built around interdisciplinary collaboration, operational excellence, and patient-centered care.

Within the OR and surgery center, the Operating Room Nurse Manager will lead a clinical environment where preparation, communication, sterile technique, and patient safety drive each procedure. Close partnership with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perioperative nurses, surgical technologists, and support teams helps maintain efficient case flow. This operating room leadership role offers broad exposure to surgical operations and gives an experienced nurse leader the chance to build specialty expertise while improving care delivery.

The Surgery Nurse Manager will oversee daily clinical and operational functions while partnering with appropriate hospital and service-line leadership. Key responsibilities may include staffing support, schedule coordination, regulatory readiness, resource management, staff development, and performance improvement. The Surgery Nurse Manager will also strengthen communication between the OR, anesthesia, sterile processing, pharmacy, and other hospital departments. These relationships help resolve workflow barriers and support consistent surgical care.

More than another healthcare management job, this Operating Room Nurse Manager role offers a platform for lasting professional growth. The nurse leader can mentor staff and encourage specialty certification while supporting education, precepting, and shared decision-making. Participation in quality initiatives and strategic projects can further develop leadership skills. This position is well suited to a perioperative RN who wants greater influence and a clear path toward broader surgical services leadership.

The Mid-South region gives a Surgery Nurse Manager access to renowned music, distinctive cuisine, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation throughout the greater Memphis area. Nearby communities offer spacious luxury neighborhoods with a top-voted Historic Town Square. This blend of residential comfort and local character creates a compelling setting for healthcare professionals. Major regional experiences such as the Memphis in May International Festival add even more energy to life beyond the hospital.

The Operating Room Nurse Manager can expect competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package based on the hospital’s total-rewards program. Eligibility and plan details will be shared during the recruitment process. Experienced perioperative leaders ready to strengthen an OR team and advance surgical quality are encouraged to connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter to explore where this hospital career could lead.