Surgical OR Nurse Manager — Lead, Learn, Tuition Benefits

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discounts

Academic partnership with WSU

Health coverage

PTO & holidays

Professional development

403(b) match

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Scrub/Instrument Nurse at Via Christi, St Francis in Wichita, KS. The role supports the surgical team on day shift, full-time, in the Surgery department. You will maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and ensure efficient workflows for patient safety.

Requirements include Kansas RN licensure, ACLS/BLS within specified windows, and 3 years of experience with leadership exposure. Priority given to those with OR experience and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing prior to hire date.
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months; BLS within 1 month.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.
• Education: licensure/certification AND 3 years experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.
• Core competency: 1+ year of professional experience in a surgical or operating room setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field for each surgical procedure.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs by providing instruments and supplies quickly and accurately.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to streamline operative workflows and improve patient safety.
• Maintain counts and equipment checks to uphold high standards of patient care.
• Support post-operative transition by resetting the surgical suite for the next procedure.

Skills

Surgical OR experience

Education

Registered Nurse licensure (RN)

Job description

Ascension Health is seeking a Scrub/Instrument Nurse at Via Christi, St Francis in Wichita, KS. The role supports the surgical team on day shift, full-time, in the Surgery department. You will maintain sterile fields, hand instruments, and ensure efficient workflows for patient safety.

Requirements include Kansas RN licensure, ACLS/BLS within specified windows, and 3 years of experience with leadership exposure. Priority given to those with OR experience and strong teamwork.