Seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Manager, Operating Room (RN, BSN) to provide strategic, clinical, operational, and fiscal leadership for a high-volume perioperative services department. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee multiple surgical specialties, lead a large multidisciplinary team, and drive quality, patient safety, and operational excellence.
The ideal candidate will have strong operating room leadership experience, a passion for team development, and demonstrated success managing complex clinical operations.
POSITION DETAILS
Position: Nurse Manager, Operating Room (RN, BSN)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Leadership Level: Mid-Senior Management
Department: Perioperative Services
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $106,000 - $139,000 annually
Full Benefits Package
Potential Relocation Assistance for Qualified Candidates
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off Package
Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct daily operations across multiple perioperative service areas
Provide clinical and operational leadership for surgical services
Supervise and mentor Assistant Nurse Managers and nursing staff
Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and workforce planning
Manage departmental operating and capital budgets
Monitor financial performance and address budget variances
Lead quality improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes and operational efficiency
Optimize operating room utilization, case turnover times, and workflow processes
Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards
Partner with physicians, anesthesia teams, and clinical leadership to enhance patient care delivery
Support employee engagement, retention, and professional development initiatives
Promote specialty certification, educational advancement, and leadership growth among staff
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Master's Degree (MSN, MHA, MBA, MA, or related healthcare field) preferred
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License required
Current BLS Certification required
National Nursing Certification required
Minimum 3-5 years of progressive Operating Room leadership experience required
Demonstrated supervisory and management experience
Strong fiscal management and budgeting skills
Experience with performance improvement initiatives
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams effectively
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Proven Operating Room leader with strong clinical expertise
Experience managing multiple surgical service lines
Skilled in employee engagement and staff development
Strong collaborator who can build partnerships across departments
Data-driven leader focused on operational excellence and quality outcomes
Committed to fostering a positive, patient-centered culture
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Full-time leadership opportunity
Budget and operational oversight responsibilities
Opportunity to lead large perioperative teams
Strong career advancement potential
Executive leadership development opportunities
Occasional travel may be required
Comprehensive benefits package
Excellent opportunity for experienced perioperative nurse leaders seeking the next step in their leadership career
Numbers & Facts
Location
Baltimore, MD
Salary
$106,000–$139,000
Skills
Anesthesiologyunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
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Business Administrationunmatched
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Disability Insuranceunmatched
Employee Assistance Planunmatched
Employee Retentionunmatched
F5 Network Softwareunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
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Life Insuranceunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
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Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Staff Developmentunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
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