CVOR Nurse Manager

CVOR Nurse Manager

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

Employment Type: Full-Time

Number of Openings: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Standard OR schedule limited on‑call rotation

About the Role

A nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system is seeking an experienced CVOR Nurse Manager to lead a high‑acuity Pediatric Cardiac Operating Room. This is a key nursing leadership position overseeing a busy cardiac surgical program performing approximately 360 cardiac procedures per year.

The CVOR Nurse Manager oversees day‑to‑day operations, staff development, and the overall clinical environment within the cardiac OR. This leader plays a critical role in patient safety, workflow efficiency, and fostering a culture of professional excellence in alignment with Magnet® principles.

This role is ideal for a nurse leader with a strong pediatric cardiac OR background and experience in both scrub and circulating roles, as well as leadership responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, operational, and clinical leadership for the Pediatric Cardiac OR.
• Facilitate and coordinate patient care services to ensure the highest quality outcomes.
• Mentor, develop, and support clinical staff across the cardiac surgical suite.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support optimal OR performance.
• Lead recruitment, retention, education, and professional development initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with organizational policies, Magnet® standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage budgeting, fiscal stewardship, and resource planning for the CVOR.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care delivery.
• Foster a culture committed to quality improvement, LEAN methodology, change management, and shared governance.
• Support academic partnerships and serve as a preceptor site for nursing and allied health programs.
• Champion patient and family-centered care in all operational decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Five (5) years of clinical nursing experience required; at least one (1) year in pediatric CVOR.
• Previous nursing management or leadership experience required.
• Active RN license (Delaware or compact‑eligible).
• Knowledge of professional nursing practice, management theory, and clinical operations.
• Certification in nursing administration and/or CVOR preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

Benefits:

• Health/ Dental/ Vision
• Retirement plan employer contribution
• FSA plan
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO and VTO
• Paid Vacations
• Adoption Assistance
• Sign-on bonus

Who We Are

Headquartered in Central Florida, Pivotal Placement Services is a full-service national workforce solutions firm that specializes in placing healthcare professionals from staff to leadership with both clinical and non-clinical employers. Pivotal Placement Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.