Operating Room Registered Nurse Manager

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Join Our Surgical Services Leadership Team at Emory Decatur Hospital!

Emory Decatur Hospital is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and results-driven Operating Room Nurse Manager to lead our team across 22 operating rooms. We are looking for a strong, visible, and engaged leader who demonstrates strategic thinking, sound decision-making, operational accountability, and the ability to execute initiatives that drive measurable results while fostering a supportive and high-performing team.

Our diverse surgical specialties include General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Breast Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Oral Surgery, Orthopedics, and ENT.

As a leader in robotic surgery across Emory Healthcare, EDH continues to advance surgical innovation with the latest Da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic surgical system. Our growing surgical program also includes specialized procedures such as Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) and Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL).

• Lead with Accountability
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  Establish clear expectations, address performance concerns, and consistently uphold hospital policies and professional standards.
• Execute and Deliver Results
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  Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans that improve operational efficiency, quality, productivity, and patient experience.
• Support and Develop Staff:
  Maintain a visible leadership presence, advocate for appropriate staffing and resources, foster employee engagement, and support professional growth.
• Think Strategically
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  Anticipate challenges, make informed decisions, and implement sustainable improvements.
• Build Collaborative Partnerships
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  Establish strong relationships with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient surgical operations.

An experienced perioperative nursing leader who demonstrates integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex operational challenges. This individual must be committed to developing a high-performing team, supporting staff, and balancing the needs of patients, surgeons, and the organization.

If you are a strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader who takes ownership, follows through, and is passionate about advancing surgical services, we invite you to join our team at Emory Decatur Hospital.

Job Summary:

The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development:
1. Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals.
2. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect within inter‑professional care teams.
3. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices.
4. Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development.
5. Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations. Clinical & Operational Management:
1. Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring seamless…