Operating Room Nurse Director

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This coastal community medical center in Western Oregon is seeking an Operating Room Nurse Director to guide a highly skilled perioperative team that supports meaningful surgical care for its surrounding region. The role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned RN leader who enjoys shaping culture, coaching teams, and ensuring safe, thoughtful patient care in a surgical environment that’s steady, collaborative, and deeply connected to its community.

The hospital supported by the Operating Room Nurse Director is a not‑for‑profit acute‑care facility recognized for its patient safety achievements, including consistent Safety A grades from Leapfrog. The environment is mission‑driven, with a governance structure that values accountability and strong clinical partnerships. The Operating Room Nurse Director will experience a tight‑knit campus where teamwork is noticeable and professional relationships feel genuine.

The Operating Room Nurse Director reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer and plays a key role in supporting the overall vision for perioperative excellence. Several clinical leaders and charge personnel report up through the Operating Room Nurse Director, along with teams across the OR, PACU, and Short Stay areas. The Operating Room Nurse Director will also collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and quality partners to help maintain smooth operations and consistent patient outcomes.

The Operating Room Nurse Director oversees a perioperative service line that includes 8 operating rooms, 13 PACU bays, and a Short Stay department with 16 pre/post bays, 3 endoscopy rooms, and 3 pre‑op spaces. The surgical division averages around 600 patients each month and runs with a balanced, steady pace supported by talented surgeons, experienced techs, and attentive recovery nurses. The operating room team is known for its dependability, supportive culture, and pride in delivering safe surgical care.

The Operating Room Nurse Director carries responsibility for clinical oversight, ensuring competency development, performance improvement, and adherence to high‑quality care standards across all perioperative areas. The Operating Room Nurse Director also manages operational functions including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and equipment planning while contributing to collaborative physician relations. The role demands strong judgment, effective crisis response, and a practical approach to organizational and process improvement.

Life in this coastal region of Western Oregon comes with striking cliffside ocean views and countless ways to unwind outdoors. Residents enjoy biking through forested trails, golfing on world‑class courses, and salmon fishing in pristine waters. The downtown area offers charming shops, local pubs, and an easy‑going pace that makes the role feel both meaningful and well‑balanced.

Competitive Compensation and Generous Benefits, along with the chance to make a lasting impact on surgical services and patient outcomes within a community that truly values its caregivers.

• Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

• Director

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Human Resources Services