OR Nurse Manager (Surgical Services) - ORNM 0508 NS#02

Job Title: OR Nurse Manager (Surgical Services)

Location: Hendersonville, TN
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift: Days (No Weekends)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $90,900 – $136,200 annually (based on experience)
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 (eligibility criteria apply)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced OR Nurse Manager to lead Surgical Services operations within a high-volume acute care hospital setting. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing perioperative departments, ensuring high-quality patient care, and driving operational efficiency.

The manager will collaborate closely with senior leadership and interdisciplinary teams to support departmental growth, maintain clinical excellence, and enhance patient outcomes.

Department Overview

• 10 Operating Rooms (including dedicated OB ORs)
• Advanced robotic surgical capabilities
• High-volume elective and outpatient surgical programs
• Key service lines include Orthopedics, Bariatrics, and Vascular Surgery
• Level III Trauma Facility

Leadership Scope

• Oversight of:
  • Operating Room
  • Central Sterile
  • Anesthesia
  • Surgical First Assists
• Approximately 50 direct reports
• Team structure includes multiple coordinators

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of Surgical Services departments
• Ensure adherence to patient safety standards and evidence-based practices
• Manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, onboarding, and staff development
• Drive workflow efficiency and operational performance
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management
• Address patient, physician, and staff concerns professionally
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing or RN Diploma required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active Tennessee RN License or Compact RN License
• BLS certification required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in a surgical setting
• Prior leadership experience required (e.g., Charge Nurse, Supervisor, or Lead Nurse)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Collaborative and effective communicator across departments
• Experience supporting surgical services growth and expansion
• Operationally driven with a focus on efficiency and quality care

Additional Information

• No regular call rotation
• 24/7 accountability for department operations
• May assist with staffing coverage as needed

For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.