Surgery Manager

Job Title: OR / Surgery Manager
Location: El Dorado Springs, Missouri
Shift: Full-time, leadership role with flexibility as needed
Weekend Requirements: May be required based on the surgical schedule
On-Call: Yes, as needed for surgical services leadership

Job Overview:
The OR/Surgery Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe and effective delivery of perioperative care across multiple units, including the outpatient surgery unit, preoperative unit, operating room, post-anesthesia care unit, sterile processing department, and anesthesia services. This position ensures clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while fostering a patient-centered and team-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operational and fiscal management of perioperative services
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Support and hold perioperative staff accountable for patient safety and quality outcomes
• Provide leadership in strategic planning, quality improvement, and performance evaluation
• Recruit, interview, and evaluate perioperative personnel
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, and leadership
• Collect and analyze data for quality and performance improvement projects
• Lead and manage change within perioperative services
• Serve as a patient advocate while maintaining privacy and confidentiality
• Promote professional growth and provide constructive feedback to staff

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current unencumbered RN license in the State of Missouri
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• Minimum of three years of progressive perioperative experience or perioperative nursing management experience with increasing administrative responsibility

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing
• CNOR certification

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and retirement plan options
• Continuing education support and professional development opportunities
• Supportive, team-based work environment