OR Nurse Manager | Lead High-Volume, Level I Trauma Center

Mercy Co; University City (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to provide 24-hour leadership and ensure safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence.

You will lead a high-volume surgical services team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center with 27 operating rooms, supporting pediatric and adult patients and partnering with interdisciplinary colleagues to improve care delivery, safety, and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BSN degree or equivalent preferred
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience desired
• CNOR certification preferred

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 exceptional 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 and initiatives with organizational and Nursing Strategic Plans.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Patient care quality

Staff engagement

Education

BSN

Master’s degree

CNOR certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to provide 24-hour leadership and ensure safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence.

You will lead a high-volume surgical services team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center with 27 operating rooms, supporting pediatric and adult patients and partnering with interdisciplinary colleagues to improve care delivery, safety, and outcomes.