Orthopedic OR Nurse Manager

Ridgeview Medical Center; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks an experienced OR Nurse Leader to provide 24-hour leadership for the intraoperative unit at the Ridgeview Orthopedic Institute. You will manage personnel, budget, and program development, ensuring safe and efficient nursing care.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant OR experience, a BSN, and Minnesota licensure. You will lead cross-functional teams, participate in committees, and drive quality and safety in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in a nursing unit.
• Experience managing OR/nursing budgets and staffing.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication with physicians, staff and leadership.
• Ability to develop programs aligned with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the nursing unit and support Sterile Processing Department.
• Oversee recruitment, hiring, and orientation of staff; evaluate performance and develop talent.
• Manage operating expenses and key unit metrics within the budget; support quality improvement.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards and policies.
• Maintain clinical competencies and lead organizational committees as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians and leadership on programs and community outreach.
• Identify improvement opportunities through data analysis and leadership engagement.
• Coordinate daily activities of the unit to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Operating room management

Budgeting

Staff recruitment & development

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Ridgeview Medical Center in Minnesota seeks an experienced OR Nurse Leader to provide 24-hour leadership for the intraoperative unit at the Ridgeview Orthopedic Institute. You will manage personnel, budget, and program development, ensuring safe and efficient nursing care.

The role requires 3–5 years of relevant OR experience, a BSN, and Minnesota licensure. You will lead cross-functional teams, participate in committees, and drive quality and safety in a high-stakes environment.