RN Manager - Sterile Processing

PeaceHealth; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

403(b) retirement plan with employer 0

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Wellness programs and mental health

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, Washington seeks an RN Manager to lead Sterile Processing and perioperative supply logistics, ensuring instruments and supplies are available with compliant, safe operations.

You will drive performance metrics, partner with Infection Prevention and supply chain, and mentor a team to deliver high quality care while managing budgets and implementing new supply chain technologies.

Qualifications

• BSN with RN licensure in Washington or MS/L must be current.
• 5+ years perioperative/surgical services experience and 3+ years leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of sterile processing, infection prevention, and perioperative workflows.
• Budgeting, financial acumen, and regulatory compliance familiarity.
• BLS certification is current or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations for Sterile Processing and perioperative logistics to ensure safe, efficient surgical support.
• Ensure compliance with standards (AAMI, AORN, CDC, DNV).
• Oversee instrument reprocessing, sterilization, case cart, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with perioperative leadership, Infection Prevention, and supply chain to optimize workflows.
• Monitor metrics like turnaround times, delays, and tray accuracy; drive process improvements.
• Recruit, develop, and lead staff; foster safety, accountability, and teamwork.
• Manage departmental budgets and pursue cost efficiency and standardization.
• Support strategic initiatives including value analysis and supply chain tech.

Education

BSN

MSN

CNOR

RN licensure WA/MSL

Leadership

Budgeting

Sterile processing knowledge

BLS

Regulatory compliance

Team development

Job description

RN Manager – Sterile Processing | PeaceHealth | Vancouver, Washington

Are you a driven perioperative leader with a passion for operational excellence, patient safety, and team development? PeaceHealth is seeking an RN Manager to lead critical functions that keep surgical services running safely, efficiently, and seamlessly. This is a unique opportunity to influence outcomes behind the scenes while supporting high-quality care at the point of service.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will provide strategic and operational leadership over sterile processing and perioperative supply logistics—two essential pillars of safe surgical care. You will ensure that surgical teams have the right instruments, equipment, and supplies at the right time, all while maintaining rigorous regulatory compliance and advancing infection prevention practices.

As part of the perioperative RN leadership team, you will also contribute to broader departmental success and step in to support leadership coverage when needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Pay Range: $140,899-$211,328
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer base and matching contributions
  • Generous paid time off
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance (with optional upgrades)
  • Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
  • Wellness programs and expanded mental health and EAP services

PeaceHealth is committed to supporting your overall wellbeing—physically, emotionally, financially, socially, and spiritually.

What You’ll Do

• Lead operations for Sterile Processing and perioperative logistics, ensuring safe and efficient surgical support
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards (AAMI, AORN, CDC, DNV)
• Oversee instrument reprocessing, sterilization, case cart systems, and inventory management
• Partner with perioperative leadership, Infection Prevention, and supply chain to optimize workflow and procedural readiness
• Monitor and improve performance metrics such as turnaround times, case delays, and tray accuracy
• Drive continuous process improvement using root cause analysis and corrective action plans
• Recruit, develop, and lead staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration
• Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities for cost efficiency and standardization
• Support strategic initiatives including value analysis and implementation of supply chain technologies

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in Washington/MSL
• Minimum:
  • 5 years of perioperative or surgical services experience
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience in healthcare operations
• Knowledge of sterile processing standards, infection prevention, and perioperative workflows
• Experience with budgeting and financial management
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred:

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• CNOR (Certified Perioperative Nurse)
• Experience in sterile processing operations within hospital surgical services
• Familiarity with instrument tracking systems and perioperative supply chain technologies

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and time management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
• Ability to manage complex operations and diverse personnel
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Life in Vancouver, Washington

• Located along the Columbia River, just minutes from Portland, Oregon
• Easy access to world-class outdoor recreation—hiking, skiing, biking, and water sports
• Family-friendly neighborhoods and strong community feel
• No state income tax in Washington
• A more affordable alternative to larger West Coast cities

This is an ideal place to grow your career while enjoying the natural beauty and lifestyle the region is known for.

About PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit, mission-driven healthcare system serving communities across Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. Our work is guided by compassion, respect, and a commitment to improving the health of the communities we serve.

• Inclusivity, respect for diversity, and cultural humility
• Creating a supportive and empowering workplace for all caregivers
• Delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

Join Our Team

PeaceHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable laws.