Operating Room Nurse Manager

Operating Room Nurse Manager – step into a high-impact leadership role where surgical excellence meets innovation, collaboration, and career-defining opportunity in beautiful Eastern Tennessee.

The Operating Room Nurse Manager will join a nationally recognized regional health system celebrated for advanced surgical programs, collaborative physician partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to exceptional patient care. This organization is known for strong clinical outcomes, impressive patient experience scores, and a culture grounded in safety, transparency, and continuous improvement. Leaders are empowered by access to state-of-the-art surgical technology, including robotic platforms, advanced imaging, and data-driven quality dashboards that enhance perioperative performance.

With ongoing investments in leadership development, shared governance, and evidence-based practice, the Operating Room Nurse Manager will thrive in an environment that values innovation, professional growth, and measurable results.

The Operating Room Nurse Manager will oversee a dynamic Surgery department encompassing surgical services, the operating room, inpatient operating room suites, and inpatient surgery operations. This is an opportunity to join a nationally recognized regional health system known for its advanced surgical program, collaborative physician partnerships, and unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. This confidential leadership opportunity offers the chance to oversee a high-performing perioperative department while driving quality outcomes, operational excellence, and strategic growth across surgical services.

You'll be supported by an organization that invests in state-of-the-art technology, leadership development, and continuous process improvement, empowering leaders to make a lasting impact on both patients and staff. If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where you can influence the future of surgical services while advancing your career within a respected healthcare organization, this is one you won't want to miss.

The perioperative environment features high-acuity cases, streamlined workflows, infection prevention excellence, and a multidisciplinary approach that ensures safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

Reporting to senior nursing and surgical services leadership, the Operating Room Nurse Manager will provide strategic and operational oversight for daily OR functions, including staffing, budgeting, quality initiatives, regulatory readiness, and performance improvement. The role partners closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, sterile processing professionals, and perioperative nursing teams to foster a culture of accountability and teamwork. Supported by experienced charge nurses and clinical educators, the Operating Room Nurse Manager will mentor and develop a diverse team of friendly, highly skilled healthcare professionals dedicated to excellence in intra-operative care.

Located in Eastern Tennessee, the Operating Room Nurse Manager will enjoy a lifestyle rich in natural beauty and vibrant community living. The region offers easy access to the Appalachian Mountains, scenic lakes, and miles of hiking and biking trails, making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Residents appreciate a moderate four-season climate, affordable housing options, excellent schools, and a growing economy with strong healthcare and technology sectors.

From local music festivals and farm-to-table cuisine to collegiate sports and family-friendly community events, Eastern Tennessee blends small-town charm with modern amenities, short commute times, and convenient regional airport access.

The Operating Room Nurse Manager will be rewarded with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with employer contribution, paid time off, and professional development support.