Nurse Manager Surgery

Your future role at a glance Location: Chicago, IL Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph Department: Surgery Schedule: Day shift | Full-time Salary range: $113,218.56 - $153,169.23 per year Bonus: Eligible for an annual bonus incentive 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 qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Education: Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience preferred. What additional requirements you'll need BSN Minimum of 3 years of direct OR experience Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Benefits Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr