RN - Nurse Manager - Surgical Services

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

UAB Medicine in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Nursing leader to manage daily operations in the Main Operating Room. The role oversees staffing, budgets, compliance, and interdepartmental coordination to support high-quality patient care.

The candidate will drive departmental goals, supervise staff performance, and ensure smooth daily surgery scheduling while adapting to emergencies and census changes.

Qualifications

• Oversees daily operations of the assigned area.
• Develops departmental goals aligned with organizational strategy.
• Coordinates patient care with staff, physicians and other departments.
• Manages staff relations including performance, satisfaction and conflict; may oversee scheduling, recruitment and payroll.
• Monitors budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts and vendor relations; ensures supplies and equipment are available.
• Manages daily surgery schedule and communicates with all disciplines.
• Plans and prioritizes daily activities and adjusts staffing for emergencies or census shifts.

Responsibilities

• Daily operations management for the assigned area.
• Coordinate patient care with patients, staff, physicians and other departments.
• Oversee staff relations incl. performance, satisfaction, and conflict; may handle scheduling, payroll and recruitment.
• Monitor budgets, regulatory compliance, contracts and vendor relations; maintain necessary supplies/equipment.
• Manage daily surgery schedule and interdisciplinary communication.
• Plan and adjust staffing for emergencies or census changes.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Scheduling

Quality care oversight

Leadership

Communication

Education

RN licensure

Nursing degree

Job description

• Schedule: Full Day Times, Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm
• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Position Overview

• Department: Main Operating Room
• Schedule: Full Day Times, Monday - Friday 6am-2:30pm
• Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
• Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

Job Description

Manages the daily operations of the assigned area(s).

• Develop specific departmental goals, standards and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization.
• Assess quality of patient care and coordinate patient care services with patients, staff, physicians and other departments.
• Manage staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction and conflict management. May perform and oversee processes such as scheduling, recruitment, payroll and student engagement.
• Monitor departmental budgets, regulatory compliance, departmental contracts and vendor relations. Maintain systems to assure adequate levels of supplies and necessary equipment.
• Manage daily surgery schedule maintaining communication with all disciplines involved.
• Plan and prioritize day-to-day activities of personnel. Adjust staffing to compensate for emergency situations or increase or decrease inpatient census.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.
• Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association obtained prior to hire date preferred OR Central Service Tech specializing in Sterile Processing credentialed from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) preferred.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program AND professional licensure/certification required. 3 years of

Experience And 1 Year Of Cumulative Leadership Experience Required.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital - ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital - along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama. UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.