Manager of Surgical Services

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Surgical Services to lead Operating Room operations at a Level II Trauma Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

This role provides 24-hour operational accountability for surgical services, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care delivery, regulatory compliance, staff development, and operational efficiency across a high-volume perioperative environment.

• Facility: 267-bed acute care hospital

• Trauma Level: II

• OR Suites: 10 Main ORs + 2 CVORs

• Average Daily Surgical Volume: ~25 cases

• Direct Reports: ~62 FTEs

• Reports To: Director of Surgical Services

• Provide 24-hour leadership and accountability for Surgical Services.

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission and regulatory standards.

• Oversee OR operations, staffing, scheduling, and resource management.

• Maintain adherence to nursing standards of practice and hospital policies.

• Lead interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize patient throughput and outcomes.

• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives.

• Monitor core measures, patient safety metrics, and service excellence goals.

• Participate in leadership rounding and proactively address patient care concerns.

• Manage equipment, supply utilization, and departmental budgets.

• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and patient-centered care.

Required

• Registered Nurse (RN)

• Associate Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

• Minimum 3+ years of recent (within the last year) acute care Operating Room leadership experience

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire

Preferred

• Experience in Level II Trauma or high-volume surgical programs

• Strong knowledge of OR workflows, block scheduling, and staffing optimization

• Demonstrated success in quality metrics and performance improvement

• High-energy, team-focused surgical leader

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced OR environment

• Strong communicator who builds trust with surgeons and perioperative staff

• Experienced in managing large teams and complex OR operations

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Tuition and certification assistance

• Paid time off and paid family leave

• Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Keywords

Surgical Services Manager, OR Manager, Perioperative Leader, Operating Room Leadership, Trauma OR Management, Florida RN Leadership Jobs