Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgical Services

Adventist Health seeks a Surgery Department Nurse Manager (RN) to lead perioperative nursing teams in a mission-driven, faith-based environment. This role oversees day-to-day OR operations, staffing, patient flow, quality, and regulatory compliance while promoting whole-person care. The manager collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and support staff to ensure safe, efficient surgical services, evidence-based practice, and positive patient outcomes. Responsibilities include budgeting, performance management, staff development, mentoring, and fostering a culture of compassion, teamwork, and continuous improvement aligned with Adventist Health's Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise surgery department nursing staff and daily operations
• Oversee OR scheduling, patient flow, and resource allocation for safe, timely care
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and infection-prevention standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor evidence-based perioperative nursing practices
• Manage department budget, staffing plans, and productivity targets
• Recruit, coach, evaluate, and mentor nursing staff for performance and growth
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and support teams to optimize outcomes
• Monitor quality metrics and lead continuous improvement initiatives
• Support patient and family-centered, faith-based, whole-person care
• Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, and alignment with Adventist Health values

Required Skills

• Perioperative nursing
• Operating room management
• Staff supervision and leadership
• Budgeting and resource management
• Clinical quality and patient safety
• Regulatory and accreditation compliance
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
• Performance improvement and LEAN principles
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Conflict resolution and coaching