OR Manager FT

Surgery Partners, Inc; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Surgery Partners, Inc. is seeking an Operating Room Manager for a high-volume Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center.

The role blends hands-on clinical leadership with day-to-day OR, sterile processing, and pharmacy operations to support safe, efficient patient care. You will supervise perioperative staff, manage staffing schedules, ensure regulatory compliance, oversee inventory and medication management, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers and administration to optimize

Qualifications

• RN license and BSN required or preferred
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 3–5 years perioperative nursing experience
• Prior orthopedic surgery and ASC leadership experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations in OR, Sterile Processing, and Pharmacy
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and team performance
• Ensure licensure, certifications, and mandatory education compliance
• Manage inventory, supplies, and medication safety programs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and administration to optimize operations

Skills

Leadership

Staffing oversight

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN license

CNOR certification preferred

Job description

Accessibility Note Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended(“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Accessibility Note Surgery Partners is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended(“ADA”), and applicable state and local laws. It is the Company’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified people or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual’s disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made the Company aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to the Company. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within the Company or request a reasonable accommodation to utilize the Company’s online employment application, please contact [e-mail]

Operating Room Manager — Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)

Position Summary

The Operating Room Manager is a hands-on clinical leader responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Operating Room, Sterile Processing and Pharmacy functions within a high-volume Orthopedic Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role provides direct patient care while maintaining oversight of staffing, scheduling, inventory management, medication management, regulatory compliance, quality initiatives, and operational performance. The OR Manager serves as a key member of the leadership team and collaborates close, with surgeons, anesthesia providers, administration, and clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and exceptional patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Function as a working clinical leader by circulating and providing direct patient care as Support daily surgical operations to ensure safe efficient patient now and on-time case Starts. Serve as a clinical resource for nursing, surgical technologists, and support personnel. Promote a culture of patient safety, teamwork, service excellence, and accountability. Assist with onboard@ orientation, and competency validation of clinical staff

Staffing & Team Oversight

Supervise and support perioperative personnel including Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, and Sterile Processing staff. Develop and maintain staffing schedules to meet patient volume and operational needs. Monitor staffing productivity and recommend adjustments based on case volumes and service demands. Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, corrective action, and professional development activities.

• Ensure compliance with licensure, certifications, annual competencies, and mandatory education requirements.

Orthopedic Surgical Services Management

Coordinate the daily operations of orthopedic surgical services, including total joints, sports medicine, spine, pain management, and other orthopedic procedures as applicable. Collaborate with physicians and vendors to ensure availability of implants, instrumentation, and specialty equipment. Oversee surgical instrument processing, tray standardization, and equipment readiness. Ensure efficient turnover processes and utilization of operating room resources.

Pharmacy Management

Oversee medication management processes in collaboration with the consulting pharmacist and Medical Director. Maintain compliance with all state and federal medication storage, dispensing, documentation, and controlled substance requirements. Manage medication inventory, ordering, wastage documentation, and reconciliation processes. Ensure emergency medications, crash carts, and anesthesia-related medications are properly maintained and inspected. Participate in pharmacy audits, medication safety initiatives, and regulatory inspections.

Quality & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure ongoing compliance with AAAHC, CMS, OSHA state regulations, and infection prevention standards.
• Develop, implement, and update policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Monitor quality indicators, patient outcomes, infection prevention data, and occurrence reporting.
• Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives.
• Participate in accreditation surveys and regulatory reviews.

Financial & Operational Management

• Assist in development and management of departmental budgets.
• Monitor supply utilization, labor expenses, and operational metrics.
• Collaborate with administration to identify opportunities for process improvement and cost containment.
• Oversee supply inventory levels for surgical, sterile processing, and pharmacy operations.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• CNOR certification preferred.

Experience

• Minimum Of 3-5 years Of perioperative nursing experience.
• Prior orthopedic surgery experience required.
• Minimum Of 2 years Of leadership, charge nurse, supervisor, or management experience in an ASC or surgical services environment preferred.
• Experience with medication management, controlled substance accountability, and pharmacy Oversight preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of orthopedic surgical procedures, implants, instrumentation, and perioperative workflows.
• Knowledge of sterile processing standards, infection prevention practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of ASC pharmacy operations and medication management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance direct clinical responsibilities with operational and staff oversight.
• Demonstrate ability to build strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, vendors, and interdisciplinary teams.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies up to facility requirements.
• Ability to fulfill all physical requirements necessary to provide direct patient care in the operating room environment.

Position Expectation:

This is a working manager’s role with direct clinical responsibilities. The Operating Room Manager is expected to regularly participate in patient care activities while maintaining accountability for staffing oversight, orthopedic surgical operations, pharmacy management, regulatory compliance, and department performance

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization. Surgery Partners conducts pre-employment screenings including but not limited to criminal background checks and drug testing.