OR Nurse Manager — Lead High-Impact Trauma Care

Mercy Co; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to lead a high-volume surgical services department within a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. This role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care, staff engagement, and operational excellence across 27 operating rooms serving all ages.

The Nurse Manager will drive staffing, safety culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement while supporting professional development and

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BSN is required
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience is required

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a complex, high-volume surgical services department.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation to support patient care needs.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, patient satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow, remove barriers, and enhance care delivery.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement evidence-based practices to achieve outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a highly engaged perioperative team.
• Support professional development, competency management, and performance excellence.
• Align departmental goals with Nursing Strategic Plans.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative leadership

Education

BSN

Master's degree

CNOR certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to lead a high-volume surgical services department within a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. This role emphasizes safe, high-quality patient care, staff engagement, and operational excellence across 27 operating rooms serving all ages.

The Nurse Manager will drive staffing, safety culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement while supporting professional development and