OR Nurse Manager Assistant: Leadership & Ops

Trinity Health; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in the Operating Room. You will lead daily clinical and operational activities, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure high-quality patient care in a perioperative setting.

The role acts as a clinical resource within the NL1 framework, guiding frontline staff and contributing to unit outcomes while upholding Mercy Medical Center and Trinity Health standards.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current RN licensure in Massachusetts.
• Operating Room (OR) experience as an RN.
• CPR certification required; ACLS/PALS/PEARS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports the daily clinical and operational functions of the Operating Room.
• Assists with staff scheduling, assignments, and staffing adjustments to ensure safe patient care coverage.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical throughput.
• Provides direct oversight of patient care delivery, ensuring adherence to professional practice standards and sterile technique.
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff and participates in patient care as needed.
• Assists with staff supervision including orientation, coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the OR.
• Supports regulatory compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assists in managing operational challenges, patient flow, and staffing needs in real time.
• Encourages staff development, engagement, and accountability.
• Supports service excellence and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Trinity Health Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in the Operating Room. You will lead daily clinical and operational activities, promote evidence-based practice, and ensure high-quality patient care in a perioperative setting.

The role acts as a clinical resource within the NL1 framework, guiding frontline staff and contributing to unit outcomes while upholding Mercy Medical Center and Trinity Health standards.