Operating Room Nurse Manager Surgical Services

Green Key Resources; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources in Phoenix seeks a Lead Nurse Manager/Director to oversee clinical operations and nursing excellence at a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center. You will establish a strong nursing culture, protocols, and a cohesive team structure to ensure optimal patient care.

Collaborating with medical staff, you will develop and implement nursing policies aligned with accreditation standards, recruit and onboard nursing personnel, and manage operations, budgeting, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Healthcare Administration is required.
• RN licensure in Arizona or ability to obtain licensure.
• 3–5 years in a Nurse Manager or Director role in an ASC.
• Orthopedic operating room nursing proficiency preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ASC regulatory and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and team-building experience.
• Proficiency with electronic health records and surgical scheduling systems.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Experience with new facility openings or startup environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nursing policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise RNs and surgical technologists.
• Oversee patient care, safety, and satisfaction throughout the surgical continuum.
• Manage nursing operations, including budgeting and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with CMS, state licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff to optimize workflows.
• Establish quality assurance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead orientation and clinical education for perioperative staff.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing, administration, and medical staff.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Healthcare management

Budget management

CMS compliance

Perioperative nursing

Staff development

EHR proficiency

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing

Healthcare Administration

Tools

EHR systems

Surgical scheduling systems

Job description

• Lead clinical operations and nursing excellence at a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center.


• Establish nursing culture, protocols, and team structure for optimal patient care.


• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure seamless perioperative care delivery.


• Develop and implement nursing policies aligned with accreditation standards.


• Recruit, hire, and onboard nursing personnel to build a skilled team.


• Manage operations, budgeting, and resource allocation for the nursing department.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance metrics.


• Lead clinical education and continuous improvement initiatives for staff.

Overview

• Lead clinical operations and nursing excellence at a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center.


• Establish nursing culture, protocols, and team structure for optimal patient care.


• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure seamless perioperative care delivery.


• Develop and implement nursing policies aligned with accreditation standards.


• Recruit, hire, and onboard nursing personnel to build a skilled team.


• Manage operations, budgeting, and resource allocation for the nursing department.


• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance metrics.


• Lead clinical education and continuous improvement initiatives for staff.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop and implement nursing policies, protocols, and clinical guidelines.


• Recruit, hire, and supervise RNs and surgical technologists.


• Oversee patient care, safety, and satisfaction throughout the surgical continuum.


• Manage nursing operations, including budgeting and scheduling.


• Ensure compliance with CMS, state licensing, and accreditation standards.


• Collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia staff to optimize workflows.


• Establish quality assurance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Lead orientation and clinical education for perioperative staff.


• Serve as a liaison between nursing, administration, and medical staff.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing or Healthcare Administration required.


• RN licensure in Arizona or ability to obtain licensure.


• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a Nurse Manager or Director in an ASC.


• Proficiency in orthopedic operating room nursing preferred.


• Strong knowledge of ASC regulatory and compliance requirements.


• Demonstrated leadership and team-building experience.


• Proficiency with electronic health records and surgical scheduling systems.


• Certification in perioperative nursing (CNOR) preferred.


• Experience with new facility openings or startup environments is a plus.