Nurse Manager Surgical Services

Overview

Step into a high-impact leadership role at a thriving regional hospital where innovation meets compassion, and where the Nurse Manager Surgical Services leads excellence in patient-centered perioperative care. This organization consistently earns top marks for patient safety, quality outcomes, and nurse engagement, with a forward-thinking environment featuring advanced robotics, hybrid ORs, enhanced recovery pathways, and community-backed growth initiatives that elevate surgical performance and caregiver well-being.

While the focus centers on perioperative leadership, the Nurse Manager Surgical Services will collaborate closely with an emergency department designated as a Stroke Center and Cardiac Center, integrating streamlined handoffs for time-critical cases and supporting a strong orthopedics program that drives efficient trauma-to-OR throughput and exceptional surgical outcomes. Reporting to a Director of Perioperative Services and partnering with surgical service line leaders, the Nurse Manager Surgical Services will be supported by clinical educators, charge RNs, scheduling and sterile processing partners, and a collaborative, friendly team of diverse nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied professionals while overseeing operations, staffing, fiscal stewardship, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and patient experience across the operating room and perioperative continuum.

The Nurse Manager Surgical Services will enjoy Northwest Oregon’s vibrant mix of outdoor adventures and culture, from alpine skiing on nearby peaks, hiking lush forests, and kayaking scenic waterways to savoring farm-to-table cuisine, craft beverages, renowned vineyards, food cart pods, live concerts, art walks, and a temperate four-season climate perfect for an active, balanced lifestyle close to coastal escapes and the Columbia River Gorge.

Competitive compensation up to $210,000 is complemented by a full suite of health and retirement benefits, paid time off, and professional growth resources. The Nurse Manager Surgical Services can confidentially explore this hospital leadership opportunity by connecting with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more and take the next step toward an exceptional perioperative career.

• Oversee operations, staffing, fiscal stewardship, quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and patient experience across the operating room and perioperative continuum.
• Collaborate with the emergency department Stroke Center and Cardiac Center to integrate streamlined handoffs for time-critical cases and support a high-performing orthopedics program that drives efficient trauma-to-OR throughput and strong surgical outcomes.
• Partner with clinical educators, charge RNs, scheduling and sterile processing teams, and a multidisciplinary group of nurses, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and allied professionals to drive perioperative excellence.
• Lead initiatives to advance patient safety, quality metrics, and nurse engagement within perioperative services.
• Ensure regulatory readiness and alignment with organizational standards while promoting a positive patient experience.

• Experience in perioperative leadership or nurse management within surgical services.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams and multiple departments.
• Ability to manage operations, staffing, fiscal stewardship, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and effort to maintain compliance and readiness.

Northwest Oregon location with access to outdoor activities and cultural amenities, as described above. Competitive compensation and benefits package as detailed in the overview.