RN Manager - Main Operating Room

Mercy Co; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Nurse Manager for the Main Operating Room to provide 24-hour leadership for a high-volume perioperative team in a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center with 27 operating rooms. You will drive safe, high-quality patient care and operational excellence.

You will develop staffing plans, mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize workflow and outcomes. BSN and active RN license required; CNOR preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• BSN required.
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a high-volume surgical services department.
• Develop staffing plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, patient satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with interdisciplinary teams to improve workflow and care delivery.
• Monitor quality metrics and implement evidence-based practices.
• 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

Perioperative leadership

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Education

BSN

Master's degree

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Responsible to manage the delivery of nursing care to a specific patient population on a 24-hour basis while achieving quality clinical outcomes and maximizing the utilization of resources. Effectively managing the delivery of nursing care requires creating and promoting a professional practice environment at the unit level that exemplifies a vision and goals congruent with the Medical Center and the respective clinical service line as well as high levels of coworker engagement, patient satisfaction, safe and quality clinical outcomes, financial performance and physician satisfaction. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Nurse Manager – Main Operating Room

Join a high-performing surgical services team at a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center featuring 27 Operating Rooms and providing care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager provides 24-hour leadership and accountability for the Main Operating Room, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care while driving operational excellence, staff engagement, and clinical outcomes.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Current RN license
• BSN
• Progressive perioperative leadership experience

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Leadership experience in a Level I Trauma Center or large surgical services environment
• CNOR certification

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including:

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans

For team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.