Nurse Manager of Surgical Services

A 221-bed acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center in Sanford is seeking a Nurse Manager of Surgical Services to lead operations across its perioperative departments. This facility provides a wide range of advanced services, including open-heart surgery, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, robotic surgery, orthopedic care, and spine programs. Position Overview This leadership role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Operating Room and supporting perioperative areas, including CVOR, anesthesia services, and sterile processing. The Nurse Manager oversees a multidisciplinary surgical team and ensures efficient coordination of staff, resources, and patient flow to support safe, high-quality surgical care. A strong focus is placed on operational efficiency, staff development, physician collaboration, and maintaining high standards across clinical and support services. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily operations of the Operating Room and perioperative support departments Lead and support a multidisciplinary team including RNs, surgical technologists, first assistants, schedulers, OR aides, anesthesia staff, and sterile processing technicians Manage staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes as needed Promote strong working relationships with physicians, hospital leadership, and department partners Ensure compliance with accreditation standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements Monitor supply usage, equipment needs, and resource allocation Support quality improvement initiatives and patient safety efforts Drive operational performance related to productivity, efficiency, and patient satisfaction Collaborate with leadership to achieve departmental and organizational goals Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of recent acute care Operating Room RN experience required Minimum of 1 year of recent OR leadership experience in a charge nurse, coordinator, supervisor, or management role required Registered Nurse (RN) license required (APRN also accepted) Associate degree or Nursing diploma required CNOR certification preferred BLS required within 30 days of hire ACLS required within 6 months of hire PALS required within 6 months of hire Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings program Paid time off and holiday benefits Employee wellness and support programs Continuing education and leadership development opportunities Relocation assistance available on a case-by-case basis Opportunity to lead a busy surgical services department within a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center Collaborative leadership environment with strong physician and interdisciplinary partnerships #J-18808-Ljbffr Career Land Center