Nurse Manager Operating Room

Your future role at a glance

Location: Chicago, IL


Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph

Department: Surgery

Schedule: Day shift | Full-time

Salary range: $122,238.48 - $165,374.64 per year

Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus incentive


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Clinical Excellence & Standards: Champions daily operations across PAT, Pre-Op, OR, and PACU, ensuring a high-reliability environment that adheres to AORN, ASPAN, and regulatory standards for safe, evidence-based surgical care.
• Surgical Flow & Throughput: Optimizes the full perioperative workflow-focusing on first-case on-time starts, turnover efficiency, and PACU throughput-by removing barriers and fostering close collaboration with Anesthesia, Surgeons, and SPD.
• Talent Selection & Engagement: Partners with recruitment to select top-tier perioperative talent and leads staff provisioning, coaching, and "Just Culture" accountability to build a team where associates feel heard, valued, and professionally supported.
• Relationship-Driven Leadership: Serves as a steady presence for patients and families from pre-op through discharge, balancing 24/7 operational accountability with a commitment to high physician satisfaction and a cohesive, collaborative culture.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
  transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative
  leadership experience required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• BSN
• Minimum of 3 years of direct OR experience

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Responsibilities

• Clinical Excellence & Standards: Champions daily operations across PAT, Pre-Op, OR, and PACU, ensuring a high-reliability environment that adheres to AORN, ASPAN, and regulatory standards for safe, evidence-based surgical care.
• Surgical Flow & Throughput: Optimizes the full perioperative workflow-focusing on first-case on-time starts, turnover efficiency, and PACU throughput-by removing barriers and fostering close collaboration with Anesthesia, Surgeons, and SPD.
• Talent Selection & Engagement: Partners with recruitment to select top-tier perioperative talent and leads staff provisioning, coaching, and "Just Culture" accountability to build a team where associates feel heard, valued, and professionally supported.
• Relationship-Driven Leadership: Serves as a steady presence for patients and families from pre-op through discharge, balancing 24/7 operational accountability with a commitment to high physician satisfaction and a cohesive, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job
  transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
    American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative
  leadership experience required.