Weekend OR Nursing Supervisor — Lead Surgical Team

Mercy Co; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Clinical Supervisor RN - Weekend.

This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Main Operating Room during weekend hours, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth surgical operations. You will mentor staff, coordinate staffing and patient flow, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and drive safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Missouri or compact state eligibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Proven leadership abilities in a fast-paced OR.
• BSN preferred; CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and operational coordination of the Main Operating Room during weekend shifts.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and patient flow to support safe and efficient surgical operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for perioperative staff.
• Assist staff with complex patient care situations and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and support departments to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in orientation, education, coaching, and performance development of team members.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing adjustments, and resource utilization.
• Promote a culture aligned with Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.
• Perform circulating RN responsibilities as needed based on department volume and patient acuity.
• Ensure department readiness through oversight of equipment, supplies, and operational processes.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in OR

Perioperative nursing

Staff mentorship

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

CNOR certification (preferred)

Job description

Mercy St. Louis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Clinical Supervisor RN - Weekend.

This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Main Operating Room during weekend hours, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth surgical operations. You will mentor staff, coordinate staffing and patient flow, collaborate with surgeons and anesthesia teams, and drive safety and regulatory compliance.