RN Manager - Operating Room
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Nursing
Operating Room Nurse, Director of Nursing, Surgical Assistant, RN Nurse
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Location: Portland, Oregon
Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift | Approximately 50 Hours/Week
Lead Surgical Excellence. Inspire Teams. Make an Impact.
Are you an experienced nursing leader ready to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dynamic RN Manager – Operating Room to lead a large, high-performing surgical services team in Portland, Oregon.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader to oversee approximately 160 caregivers, including six Associate Nurse Managers and a Surgical Services Supervisor
, while driving operational excellence, patient safety, staff development, and exceptional surgical care.
The ideal candidate brings recent frontline nursing management experience, a solid Operating Room or procedural nursing background, and the ability to lead a complex surgical department in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the clinical, operational, and administrative functions of the Operating Room.
- Oversee staffing, daily operations, resource utilization, and departmental performance.
- Coach, mentor, and develop nursing leaders and clinical staff.
- Drive patient safety, quality improvement, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to improve surgical outcomes.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, employee engagement, and continuous improvement.
- Optimize workflows and support complex surgical services, including robotic-assisted procedures.
- Provide hands-on leadership and operational support as departmental needs evolve.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
- Active Oregon RN license upon hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.
- Recent first-line nursing management experience.
- At least 3 years of clinical nursing experience.
- 5+ years of RN experience in an acute-care Operating Room, Surgical Services, or procedural setting.
- Progressive nursing leadership experience.
- At least 1 year of RN Manager experience.
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification.
- Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex operations, and support a high-volume surgical environment.
- Leadership at scale: Guide a team of approximately 160 caregivers.
- Career advancement: Take on a significant leadership role in surgical services.
- Meaningful impact: Influence patient safety, clinical quality, staff engagement, and operational performance.
- Collaborative environment: Partner with experienced clinical leaders and multidisciplinary surgical teams.
Ready to lead a high-performing Operating Room team and make a lasting impact on surgical care?
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