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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Operating Room Manager

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIllinois, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required.
  • An active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois is required.
  • Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification is required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of Surgical Services.
  • Provide direction and support to operating room surgery staff, scheduling staff, and operating room assistants.
  • Participate in continuing education to support personal and professional development and remain current in healthcare issues and department-specific trends.
  • Attend committee meetings as required and report pertinent information to the Director and colleagues.
  • Attend meetings on behalf of the Director when the Director is unavailable.
  • Lead by example and demonstrate and coach employees to meet performance standards.
  • Inspire, nurture, and challenge employees to reach their potential; provide timely feedback and meaningful performance evaluations within established timelines.
  • Empower employees and foster collaboration and partnerships with senior leaders, peers, employees, and medical staff, while supporting other departments and leaders.
  • Select and retain employees aligned with the organization's service standards; participate in hiring and ensure new employees meet job and documentation requirements.
  • Support employees' educational and professional growth, identify potential successors, and nurture succession opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Surgery Charge Nurse to communicate pertinent information to surgeons.
  • Collaborate with the Perioperative Manager on patient flow, surgery and consent clarification, and backup coverage during each other's absences.
  • Collaborate with the Sterile Processing Manager on biannual inventory, organization and location of new equipment and supplies, instrument issues, and immediate-use steam sterilization.
  • Conduct cascade learning sessions, submit accountability forms on time, maintain the communication board, and support and participate in the Daily Charge.
  • Communicate clearly using the SBAR format, listen actively, respect differing opinions, provide constructive feedback, and use mistakes as learning opportunities.
  • Coordinate with Sterile Processing, vendor representatives, and Supply Chain to ensure equipment is available for scheduled and add-on cases.
  • Use clinical expertise and critical thinking to advise surgical services colleagues on substitute equipment when required equipment is unavailable.
  • Adjust work days, shifts, and hours as needed to cover department requirements.
  • Develop and administer staffing and block schedules to optimize material and human resources, deliver patient and customer service, and maintain productivity standards.
  • Develop creative solutions to conflicts and complex problems and seek mutually beneficial resolutions.
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and accreditation requirements.
  • Promote stability and reduce operational variation; apply quality-improvement principles and methods to improve departmental services and systems, and respond to improvement requests and initiatives from leaders, physicians, and staff.
  • Act as a nurse advocate, make decisions in patients' best interests when the operating room team raises concerns, and use the ARCC tool to escalate concerns to the Director or physicians.
  • Work with the Director and relevant colleagues and providers to develop annual and three-year capital budget projections.
  • Work with the Director to develop, implement, and evaluate departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and standards.
  • Lead the daily 6:30 a.m. huddle in the intraoperative area and keep the Director informed about issues, concerns, and opportunities to improve safety.
  • Pursue professional learning and leadership development, participate in professional associations, encourage staff career development, identify and share best practices, and use FOCUS-PDCA and service mapping to improve processes and customer service.
  • Oversee intraoperative staff compliance with accurate timekeeper recording of hours worked.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to department colleagues through coaching and leading by example.

About the Company

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center

Non-profit regional healthcare system with hospitals

Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center operates a nonprofit regional health system with two hospitals, over 57 clinics, stand-alone surgery centers, a regional cancer center, and a hospice. It delivers medical care through its hospital and clinic network using advanced equipment and services, and is expanding a robotics program. The system is distinguished by local governance, a not‑for‑profit mission, strong employee engagement, Magnet-designated nursing, and ongoing investments in facilities and technology to serve the community. Its goal is to improve community health by providing high-quality, accessible care and supporting workforce growth and education.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charleston, Illinois
Founded
Not listed

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