Perioperative Services Leader - OR & Pre-Op Excellence

Ascentist Healthcare; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascentist Hospital in Leawood, KS is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide operational and clinical leadership across OR, PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU, overseeing a team of about 50 staff and collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia providers to deliver exceptional patient care.

This hands-on role emphasizes staffing strategy, regulatory compliance, technology implementation, and continuous improvement, with a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a multi-specialty surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Current RN license
• 5+ years of Operating Room experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience in perioperative or surgical services
• Experience overseeing OR, PACU, and/or PAT operations
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop clinical teams
• Experience managing nurse workflows with physicians and surgeons
• Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness experience
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations across OR, PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU departments
• Supervise and develop a team of approximately 50 employees
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top clinical talent
• Manage staffing plans, scheduling, and workforce optimization
• Partner with surgeons and procedural teams to improve efficiency and patient flow
• Support implementation and optimization of new technology and clinical systems
• Ensure readiness for Joint Commission surveys and maintain regulatory compliance
• Monitor quality, safety, patient experience, and operational performance metrics
• Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for Surgical Services
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Staffing planning

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associates degree or better

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Tools

EMR implementations

Workflow transformation initiatives

Job description

Ascentist Hospital in Leawood, KS is seeking a Nurse Manager to provide operational and clinical leadership across OR, PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU, overseeing a team of about 50 staff and collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia providers to deliver exceptional patient care.

This hands-on role emphasizes staffing strategy, regulatory compliance, technology implementation, and continuous improvement, with a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a multi-specialty surgical environment.