Nurse Manager- Surgical Services Operating Room

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

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Job Description

Position Overview:

The Clinical Nurse Manager - Operating Room is responsible for leading the daily operations of Henry Ford Jackson Hospital's Main OR and CVOR, ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. In this role, you'll oversee the day-to-day clinical and operational functions of a busy surgical department that performs more than 11,500 procedures each year and supports a Level II Trauma Center. You'll work closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and nursing leaders to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care while supporting the growth and development of a team of more than 75 perioperative professionals, including Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, First Assists, Equipment Technicians, and Nursing Assistants. The department includes 11 operating rooms, a hybrid OR, cystoscopy and GI procedure areas, and provides care across a wide range of surgical specialties, including trauma and cardiovascular services.

 

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative surgical services team committed to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care. This role offers the opportunity to lead a highly skilled perioperative team, influence strategic and operational initiatives, and make a meaningful impact on the future of surgical services at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

• Lead daily clinical operations of the Main OR and CVOR, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, regulatory standards, and quality metrics
• Supervise, evaluate, and develop a team of 75+ perioperative professionals, including RNs, Surgical Technologists, First Assists, Equipment Technicians, and Nursing Assistants
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical scheduling, resource allocation, and patient outcomes
• Implement and monitor quality improvement initiatives, patient safety standards, and evidence-based perioperative practices
• Manage fiscal responsibilities including budget planning, staffing allocation, supply chain management, and cost containment
• Foster a culture of professional excellence, innovation, and continuous learning through staff mentoring, coaching, and educational programming
• Facilitate shared governance and interdisciplinary collaboration to drive operational efficiency and service excellence
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies specific to surgical services
• Address performance issues, conduct staff evaluations, and support career development and advancement opportunities
• Communicate effectively with hospital leadership, physicians, and staff to align surgical services with organizational strategic initiatives

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing required
• Current, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in an acute care surgical setting, with preference for Operating Room circulating experience
• Demonstrated progressive nursing leadership experience in roles such as Charge Nurse, Assistant Clinical Manager, Clinical Coordinator, or Clinical Unit Leader
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and evaluate clinical nursing staff
• Knowledge of quality management principles and service excellence standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate team collaboration
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Demonstrated innovative and collaborative leadership approach

 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• Current BCLS/ACLS certification as required per unit standards

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Management, or related field
• 2-5 years of Operating Room leadership or management experience
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification or other ANCC-recognized nursing specialty certification
• Experience managing perioperative teams in high-volume surgical environments
• Leadership experience in trauma or cardiovascular surgical services
• Active participation in Shared Governance Councils or interdisciplinary committees

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to work variable hours, including Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm schedule
• Exposure to communicable diseases and occupational hazards inherent to surgical environments
• Frequent walking, bending, and lifting to perform clinical and operational duties
• Driving may be required dependent on role responsibilities