Perioperative Nurse Manager: Lead OR Excellence

Mercy; Concord (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to lead a high-volume surgical services team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. This role requires 24-hour accountability for safe, high-quality patient care, operational excellence, staff engagement, and strong clinical outcomes.

You will partner with interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflow, drive safety, and advance perioperative practices, aligning with organizational strategic plans and governance.

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• BSN
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience

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 with Nursing Strategic Plans.

Skills

Nurse leadership

Perioperative management

Staff coaching

Education

RN license

BSN

Master's degree (preferred)

CNOR certification (preferred)

Tools

CNOR certification

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to lead a high-volume surgical services team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center. This role requires 24-hour accountability for safe, high-quality patient care, operational excellence, staff engagement, and strong clinical outcomes.

You will partner with interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflow, drive safety, and advance perioperative practices, aligning with organizational strategic plans and governance.