Operating Room (OR) Manager

Van Buren County Hospital; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Iowa is seeking an OR Manager to oversee the Surgical Services and Treatment Room areas. Key responsibilities include planning and evaluating best practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing departmental budgets. Candidates must have a nursing degree, current RN license in Iowa, and various certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). Leadership experience in surgical services is preferred. This role is essential for maintaining safe and efficient daily operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the State of Iowa or compact state.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and evaluate best practices for OR, CS, PACU, and Treatment Room services.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Manage departmental budgets and analyze trends.

Skills

Leadership

Surgical services experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

The Operating Room (OR) Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and operationalizing all functions of Surgical Services and Treatment Room areas. This position provides oversight and guidance to staff to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant day-to-day operations. The OR Manager is accountable for regulatory compliance, departmental budgeting, strategic planning, staff development, and collaboration with surgeons and interdisciplinary leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate best practices for OR, CS, PACU, and Treatment Room services

Maintain and update departmental policies and procedures

Participate in and support hospital-wide Performance Improvement initiatives

Lead and participate in required departmental and hospital meetings

Establish orientation programs and annual competencies for staff

Provide staff evaluations and ongoing developmental feedback

Conduct regular rounding with department personnel

Maintain strong working relationships with surgeons and medical staff

Manage departmental budgets and analyze trends for capital and supply needs

Obtain quotes and oversee purchasing of equipment and supplies

Promote departmental services and evaluate opportunities for growth

Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current RN license in the State of Iowa (or compact state)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

BSN required or willingness to obtain within two years

Leadership and surgical services experience preferred

Additional Information

Must meet all employee health requirements

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation