NURSE MANAGER - OPERATING ROOM

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health plans

Free parking

Job summary

LifeBridge Health in Baltimore is seeking an OR Nurse Manager to oversee the Operating Room at Sinai Hospital. This role involves ensuring safe patient care, leading a team of assistant nurse managers, and managing unit operations effectively.

The ideal candidate has a BSN and significant experience in the operating room, alongside strong leadership skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in the operating room (OR) with progressive supervisory responsibilities.
• Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN) required.
• Ability to maintain accountability for professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Operating Room operations and ensure patient safety.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide leadership and direction.
• Manage the operating budget and identify necessary resources.

Skills

Clinical management

Leadership

Performance improvement

Fiscal management

Compliance

Professional development

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS Certification

National Certification

Job description

Who We Are

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid-Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community-centered care.

Position Summary

The Manager-Patient Care Services has oversight of the Operating Room at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, including the main/general operating room (GOR), cardiac (COR), orthopedic OR (RIAO OR), and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The OR Nurse Manager has 3 assistant nurse manager direct reports, and up to 120 FTEs across Perioperative Services.

The OR Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring that safe, age-appropriate patient care is provided during hours of unit operation. Functions as role model, advisor, resource, and leader for other members of the patient care team.

Essential Functions

• Clinical Management: Provides overall direction for and coordination of unit operational needs. Maintains basic nursing skills as required by specialty area. Develops and sets strategic target plans for unit outcomes and specific customer service goals.
• Leadership/Resource Management: Ensures appropriate utilization of resources and skill mix to meet patient care needs on unit. Evaluates staff in a timely manner using reliable and objective performance management criteria to include chart documentation audits, PI monitoring, direct observation and peer evaluation.
• Performance Improvement: Establishes and maintains processes to evaluate to delivery of care in an ongoing manner. Works with multidisciplinary groups to design and implement a plan for unit process improvements.
• Fiscal Management: Manages and prepares operations/capital budget to provide needed resources (physical and fiscal) in accordance with patient needs, established care standards, and within guidelines. Identifies and analyzes budget variances and other management information and formulates corrective action plans.
• Compliance: Ensures staff awareness of and compliance with patient safety, policy procedures and regulatory requirements. Communicates to staff the expectations for learning and implementing new or revised standards.
• Professional Development: Maintains and supports an environment that promotes accountability for professional growth and development. Assists staff in professional growth and development via advancement in the Clinical Ladder, specialty certification and/or pursuit of formal educational opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN degree) from a CCNE accredited School of Nursing. In addition, a master's degree (MSN, MS, MA, MHA or MBA) is preferred.
• 3-5 years progressive nursing experience in the OR with preference for demonstrated progression in supervisory responsibilities.
• Maryland Registered Nurse License (RN).
• American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• National Certification required.

What We Offer

• Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life‑saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support—improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on the job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.