RN Manager Operating Room 461064

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services - Nursing / LPNs / LVNs

Job Category: Medical / Health - Nurse Leadership

RN Manager - Operating Room

Providence Portland Medical Center - Portland, Oregon

$10,000 hiring bonus and relocation assistance for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

Lead one of the Pacific Northwest's premier surgical programs as the Manager of the Operating Room (OR) at Providence Portland Medical Center, a long-standing Magnet-designated hospital recognized for nursing excellence, innovation, and exceptional patient care.

Providence Portland Medical Center s (PPMC) Surgical Services team supports 21 operating suites and performs more than 12,500 inpatient and outpatient, adult surgical cases annually. As a leader in robotic-assisted surgery, PPMC offers advanced surgical care across multiple specialties, including general, bariatric, gynecologic, urologic, colorectal, orthopedic, neurosurgical, vascular, endovascular, thoracic, ENT, oral and maxillofacial, plastic, and podiatric surgery. Our program has a strong focus on complex cancer resection and reconstruction across multiple service lines.

PPMC is a leader within the Providence Health System in robotic surgery, performing among the highest case volumes across the da Vinci SP, Xi, and DV5 surgical platforms. As a regional referral center for colorectal, general, hepatobiliary, thoracic, and endovascular services, PPMC cares for patients from across Oregon, Southwest Washington, and the broader Pacific Northwest.

In this dynamic leadership role, you will guide a highly engaged team of approximately 160 caregivers, including six Associate Nurse Managers and a Surgical Services Supervisor, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care while driving operational and quality outcomes.

This is an exempt leadership position with a typical Monday-Friday day schedule, generally averaging 50 hours per week, with work hours varying based on operational and departmental needs.

Join Providence and help advance our promise to every patient: "Know me, care for me, and ease my way." If you're a transformational leader who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment, you'll find an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact at Providence Portland Medical Center.

Other Job Description Information:

Accountable for the overall management and leadership of a unit or a group of patient care units within Nursing Services. The Manager is responsible for all clinical and operational activities of the units in accordance with Providence mission, vision, and values.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued they re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
• Upon hire: Oregon Registered Nurse License
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Must have recent first-line management experience.
• 3 years Clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 or more years of RN work experience within a Surgical Services or procedural area
• Progressive leadership responsibilities
• Current CNOR
• Master's Degree in Nursing or related field.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing or higher level degree
5 or more years as a RN within a hospital operating room environment or procedural area
Previous RN Manager work experience 1 or more years

Security Clearance Required: No

Visa Candidate Considered: No

Compensation

Base Salary - USD $135,699 to $214,219

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

2+ to 5 years experience

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree

Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate
Candidate who meets all preferred qualifiers is ideal. This hire will be managing over 160 people with Assistant RN Managers in place. We are in need of someone who has strong leadership skills. We are also seeking someone who would not shy away from working 50 hour work weeks.

Why we're a great company

Providence Oregon Region | Company Overview for Recruiters

About Providence

Providence is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the United States, serving communities across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, and Washington. The organization was formed through the coming together of Providence Health & Services and St. Joseph Health and is headquartered in Renton, Washington. Today, Providence employs more than 119,000 caregivers and physicians, operates 51 hospitals and more than 1,000 clinics, and is guided by a mission of serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable. [providence.org] , [chausa.org]

Built on more than 170 years of faith-based, mission-driven healthcare, Providence combines leading clinical excellence, innovation, research, and compassionate care to improve the health of communities throughout the western United States. [providence.org] , [providence.org]

Providence Oregon is a highly respected healthcare network that includes hospitals, ambulatory services, physician groups, and specialty care programs throughout the state. The region is known for its commitment to quality outcomes, nursing excellence, advanced specialty services, and caregiver development.

Located in Portland, Oregon, Providence Portland Medical Center (PPMC) is one of the flagship tertiary care facilities within the Providence system. The medical center is a full-service hospital recognized for excellence in cancer care, neurosciences, cardiovascular services, surgical care, women's services, and critical care. [en.wikipedia.org]

Providence Portland Medical Center first achieved ANCC Magnet Recognition in 2005 and has successfully earned redesignation multiple times, reflecting a sustained commitment to nursing excellence, professional development, evidence-based practice, caregiver empowerment, and exceptional patient outcomes. Magnet designation is considered the gold standard for nursing excellence, achieved by only a small percentage of hospitals nationwide. [providence.org] , [providence.org] , [providence.jobs]

For candidates, Magnet recognition signals a collaborative practice environment where nurses have a strong voice in decision-making, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture focused on clinical excellence. [providence.org] , [providence.org]

Providence Portland Medical Center offers a sophisticated surgical environment supporting a broad range of specialties, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurosurgical, oncology, and general surgical services. The campus includes a major surgical pavilion featuring 21 operating rooms and advanced perioperative services designed to support complex inpatient and specialty procedures. [glumac.com]

The medical center is recognized for its investment in advanced technology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and continuous quality improvement initiatives that help deliver exceptional surgical outcomes and patient experiences. The campus also supports surgical education and training through the Providence Surgical Simulation Institute, further demonstrating its commitment to clinical excellence and innovation. [gme.providence.org] , [glumac.com]

• Mission-driven, not-for-profit healthcare organization
• Nationally recognized Magnet nursing culture
• Large tertiary care medical center with advanced specialty programs
• State-of-the-art surgical and procedural services
• Strong emphasis on caregiver well-being, professional development, and career growth
• Collaborative interdisciplinary care teams
• Commitment to serving diverse communities throughout Oregon

Providence Portland Medical Center offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to practice at the top of their license while making a meaningful impact in a patient-centered, values-driven environment.