Registered Nurse Manager Clinical Services Operating Room

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Manager, Clinical Services Periop, you will provide leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary team of perioperative nurses and technicians, ensuring adherence to clinical best practices and regulatory standards. You will develop, implement, and evaluate clinical policies and procedures to optimize patient outcomes and operational workflows. Every day you will manage staff scheduling, performance evaluations, and professional development, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. You will also monitor key performance indicators, analyze clinical data, and implement process improvements to enhance patient safety and satisfaction. To be successful in this role, you will possess strong clinical expertise in perioperative nursing, exceptional leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills. You will effectively collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other departments, ensuring seamless coordination of patient care and efficient resource utilization.

Job Requirements

Required

• Education/Licensure: Graduate of an accredited nursing program; current Washington State RN license; current BLS certification.
• Experience: 4+ years of relevant nursing experience, including 2+ years in a charge nurse or leadership role.
• Clinical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, clinical competencies, medical necessity criteria, and healthcare regulatory/accreditation requirements.
• Leadership & Operations: Proven ability to manage staff (hiring, coaching, performance management) and oversee daily operations, including financial/operational reporting and EMR utilization.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-stress environment.

• Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: BSN or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • Certifications: Relevant specialty certification (e.g., CNOR, CPAN, or CAPN).

Where You’ll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.