Surgery Manager

Location:

Overland Park, Kansas, United States Industry:

Acute Care Schedule:

Full Time, Days, No Weekends; On-Call as needed

Pay:

USD $44.27 - $61.99 per hour (based on years of experience)

Relocation:

Available on a case-by-case basis Overview This leadership role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered perioperative care through oversight of daily operations, staffing, and clinical performance within Surgical Services/Operating Room. The manager monitors and evaluates nursing care delivery, supports regulatory readiness, and holds staff accountable for quality, safety, and outcomes. This position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care across the life span and to apply growth and development principles in clinical oversight. Key Responsibilities Manage daily Operating Room operations, including OR schedule coordination, staffing, productivity, and monitoring premium labor utilization. Maintain surgical schedule flow by ensuring appropriate use of staff, equipment, and supplies. Create and manage monthly staffing schedules to maintain adequate coverage and skill mix. Serve as a steward of resources by improving supply management and leading process improvement initiatives. Analyze and report statistical and operational data for the perioperative service line. Participate in performance improvement activities and ensure adherence to regulatory and accreditation requirements. Maintain risk management best practices for the OR and Surgical Services. Support patient safety by ensuring compliance with AORN guidelines, sterile technique, traffic flow standards, and accurate surgical counts; assist with room setup and procedures as needed. Act as a surgical liaison for family support and information coordination. Foster an environment that drives strong satisfaction outcomes for employees, patients, and physicians. Required Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or RN Diploma (BSN preferred). Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice and/or active compact license in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/BLS) required within 30 days of start date. Minimum 3 years of recent hospital-based surgery experience (general surgery required). Minimum 3 years of recent perioperative leadership experience (e.g., Charge RN, OR Supervisor/Manager). Preferred Qualifications Strong robotics and orthopedics experience. #INDRM