Perioperative Nurse Manager - OR Leader, Level I Trauma

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; 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 provide 24-hour leadership and accountability for delivering safe, high‑quality patient care in a high‑volume surgical setting.

You will drive operational excellence, staff engagement, and strong clinical outcomes in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center with 27 ORs. The role requires extensive perioperative leadership experience and CNOR, BSN, and a master’s degree.

Qualifications

• Current RN license and BSN.
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience.
• Master's degree.
• Leadership experience in a Level I Trauma Center or large surgical services environment.
• CNOR certification.

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

Leadership experience

Staff engagement

Safety and quality focus

Education

RN license 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 accountability for delivering safe, high‑quality patient care in a high‑volume surgical setting.

You will drive operational excellence, staff engagement, and strong clinical outcomes in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center with 27 ORs. The role requires extensive perioperative leadership experience and CNOR, BSN, and a master’s degree.