Perioperative Nurse Manager

Job Title: Perioperative Nurse Leader

Job Description

This role leads daily operations across the Operating Room (OR), Pre-Admission Testing (PAT), Pre-Op, and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) departments in a specialty surgical hospital. The Perioperative Nurse Leader oversees a large clinical team, drives quality and safety, optimizes patient flow and operational performance, and plays a key role in strategic planning and growth initiatives for Surgical Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily operations across OR, PAT, Pre-Op, and PACU departments.
• Supervise, support, and develop a team of approximately 50 clinical employees.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and retain top perioperative and surgical services talent.
• Create and manage staffing plans, schedules, and workforce optimization strategies.
• Partner closely with surgeons and procedural teams to improve efficiency and patient flow.
• Support the implementation, adoption, and optimization of new technology and clinical systems, including EMR systems.
• Ensure ongoing readiness for Joint Commission surveys and maintain full regulatory compliance.
• Monitor and analyze quality, safety, patient experience, and operational performance metrics.
• Participate in strategic planning and growth initiatives for Surgical Services and multi-specialty surgical programs.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within perioperative services.
• Lead nurse workflow management in partnership with physicians and surgeons to enhance clinical care and throughput.
• Oversee OR, PACU, and PAT operations to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.
• Serve as a strong mentor and people leader, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Champion innovative, solutions-focused approaches to operational and clinical challenges.
• Support EMR implementations or workflow transformation initiatives to streamline perioperative processes.

Essential Skills

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or Missouri.
• Progressive work experience in an Operating Room setting.
• 5 years of Operating Room experience (preferred).
• 2 years of leadership experience managing perioperative or surgical services (preferred).
• Experience overseeing OR, PACU, and/or PAT operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop clinical teams.
• Experience managing nurse workflows in partnership with physicians and surgeons.
• Joint Commission compliance and survey readiness experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or ALS and PALS certifications, or the ability to obtain these within six months of employment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-specialty surgical programs, including Orthopedics, GI, Pain Management, ENT, and Vascular services.
• Experience supporting EMR implementations or workflow transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher.
• Team-oriented and collaborative leadership style.
• Innovative and solutions-focused approach to clinical and operational challenges.
• Dedication to patient care excellence and high-quality outcomes.
• Strong mentoring and people leadership capabilities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and driven by results and continuous improvement.
• Passion for making a meaningful impact on patients, staff, and overall organizational success.
• Management and leadership experience within hospital or surgical services environments.
• Experience working in hospital-based operating rooms and perioperative areas.
• Scheduling and workforce management experience within clinical settings.

Work Environment

This position is based in a specialty hospital setting that focuses on surgical care within a multi-specialty surgical environment, including Orthopedics, GI, Pain Management, ENT, and Vascular services. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, roughly 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility, and an approximately 40-hour work week. The role includes participation in a rotating call schedule, which is rarely required to be onsite and primarily involves answering calls as needed. There are no weekend or holiday work requirements noted. The environment is highly collaborative, with close partnership among nurses, surgeons, and procedural teams, and utilizes EMR systems and other clinical technologies to support efficient workflows and high-quality patient care. The culture emphasizes accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and investment in growth, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Leawood, KS.

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $67.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Leawood,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.

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Salary : $57 - $67