Surgery Manager (RN)

Memorial Physician Practices; Muscle Shoals (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & leave

Tuition assistance & loan support

401(k) retirement plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

North Alabama Shoals Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, seeks a Surgery Manager to lead the Surgical Services department and drive strategic direction for patient care excellence. The role collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and hospital leaders to align operations with safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate holds an Alabama RN license with BLS, ACLS/PALS as applicable, and 5–7 years of surgical leadership experience, plus a minimum 7–10 years in management roles.

Qualifications

• Current Alabama State Board Of Nursing license, BLS required; ACLS/PALS as applicable.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum 7-10 years of work experience with management, 5-7 years of surgery experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily Surgical Services operations and quality of patient care.
• Manages department budgets, resources, supplies, and equipment.
• Leads performance improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, leadership, and other departments.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and confidentiality.

Skills

RN license

Leadership

Budget management

Surgical services experience

Job description

Surgery Manager

Up To A 10,000 Sign On Bonus

Your experience matters

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being, so you can provide exceptional care to others. As aLicensed Practical Nurseyou\'reembracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Surgery Department at North Alabama Shoals Hospital offers RNs a supportive, patient-focused environment where teamwork and high-quality care are at the center of everything they do. Nurses care for a diverse patient population, build strong clinical skills, and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams in a department that values professional growth, compassion, and meaningful patient connections.

Howyou'll contribute

A Surgery Manager who excels in this role:

The Surgery Manager role oversees multiple departments, providing strategic direction, managing subordinate leaders, and establishing long-term goals. The position requires strong independent judgment, discretion, and adaptability when handling complex decisions, confidential information, and non-routine matters. The role works closely with senior leadership, healthcare professionals, and external vendors and may function as a staff-level RN when needed to support clinical operations.

• Oversees daily Surgical Services operations and quality of patient care.
• Manages department budgets, resources, supplies, and equipment.
• Leads performance improvement and problem-solving initiatives.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesiologists, leadership, and other departments.
• Ensures compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Establishes objectives and organizational structure for Surgical Services and ensures alignment with hospital policies and strategic goals.
• Directly oversees the OR, PAT, Central Sterile Processing, Ambulatory Services, and Endoscopy departments.
• Recruits, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates surgical services staff, including nurses and technologists.
• Manages employee performance, including evaluations, promotions, salary adjustments, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Facilitates staff development, competency assessments, orientation, and clinical education while fostering a collaborative, professional work environment.

What we\'re looking for:

Applicants should have a current state RN license. Additional requirements include:

• Current Alabama State Board Of Nursing license, BLS required; ACLS/PALS as applicable.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 14 days of hire.
• Minimum 7-10 years of work experience in which management skills have been demonstrated. Requires 5-7 years of surgery experience.

Schedule: Full-Time Day Shift

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package and company match and performance bonus.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More aboutNorth Alabama Shoals Hospital

North Alabama Shoals Hospital is a full-service, acute care facility serving the Shoals community with a strong commitment to quality, compassion, and patient-centered care. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, medical-surgical services, and specialty care, supported by dedicated healthcare professionals focused on improving the health and well-being of the region.

EEOC Statement

"North Alabama Shoals Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. North Alabama Shoals Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.