Registered Nurse RN Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) Operating Room

IHA; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 107,452; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Operating Room to support the Nurse Manager with clinical, operational, and financial oversight. The role drives high-quality patient care in a perioperative setting and serves as a clinical resource for staff, promoting evidence-based practice and staff engagement.

This position operates within the NL1 framework, guiding frontline staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to unit outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current RN license in Massachusetts (MA) required.
• Operating Room experience is required; prior supervisory/lead experience preferred.
• CPR certification required; ACLS, PALS, and/or PEARS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily clinical and operational functions of the Operating Room.
• Assists with staff scheduling and staffing adjustments to ensure safe patient care.
• Collaborates with surgeons and anesthesia to optimize surgical throughput.
• Oversees patient care delivery and maintains sterile technique.
• Acts as a clinical resource to staff and participates in patient care as needed.
• Assists with staff orientation, coaching, and performance management.
• Promotes safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the OR.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards.
• Participates in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Manages real-time operational challenges and staffing needs.

Skills

Operating Room experience

RN supervision

Team leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

BSN

Job description

Position Purpose

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in the operational, clinical, and financial oversight of the Operating Room. This role assists in coordinating daily unit activities, ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care in the perioperative setting.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports the Nurse Manager in the operational, clinical, and financial oversight of the Operating Room. This role assists in coordinating daily unit activities, ensuring delivery of high-quality, safe, and efficient patient care in the perioperative setting.

The Assistant Nurse Manager serves as a clinical resource and leader, promoting evidence-based practice, staff engagement, and adherence to Mercy Medical Center and Trinity Health standards. This position functions within the Nurse Leader Level 1 (NL1) framework, supporting frontline staff and contributing to unit-based outcomes.

What You Will Do

• Supports the daily clinical and operational functions of the Operating Room
• Assists with staff scheduling, assignments, and staffing adjustments to ensure safe patient care coverage
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical throughput
• Provides direct oversight of patient care delivery, ensuring adherence to professional practice standards and sterile technique
• Serves as a clinical resource to staff and participates in patient care as needed
• Assists with staff supervision including orientation, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Promotes a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the OR
• Supports regulatory compliance with all federal, state, and accreditation standards
• Participates in quality improvement, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Assists in managing operational challenges, patient flow, and staffing needs in real time
• Encourages staff development, engagement, and accountability
• Supports service excellence and patient satisfaction initiatives

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required

Licensure

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Massachusetts required

Experience

• Operating Room experience required; must have experience as an OR Registered Nurse
• Prior supervisory, charge nurse, or lead experience strongly preferred

Certifications

• CPR certification required
• ACLS, PALS, and/or PEARS certifications preferred

Position Highlights

Salary: $48.45/hr - $77.50/hr

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Work Schedule: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

Ministry/Facility Information

Mercy Medical Center has established itself as one of the leading providers of health care services in Western Massachusetts. Mercy Medical Center is a 182-bed acute care hospital in Springfield. Other facilities include Mercy's Rehabilitation Hospital, a comprehensive hospital-based rehabilitation center on the campus of Mercy Medical Center, and Brightside for Families and Children, an outpatient service offering counseling and family support programs.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.