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Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Thompson Health
Canandaigua, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

UR Thompson Health is seeking a professionally mature, energetic, and creative individual who demonstrates leadership qualities demanded in the rapidly changing health care environment. Join our team as a Nurse Manager in the Operating Room!

Full time - Primarily Days - Off shift and weekend management responsibilities required

Benefits:

  • Health, dental, vision insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
  • Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
  • Five weeks paid time off
  • Access to Success coaches
  • Free parking

Main Function:

  • Assists the OR Director in the daily management of the OR
  • Participates in annual staff evaluations
  • Clinically supports the 6 ORs, including acting as the Charge nurse when needed
  • Supervises the day to day operations including coordination and communication with the Ambulatory Procedure Center, PACU, surgeons and anesthesia teams
  • Provides operational and clinical management oversight for the Operating Room
  • Along with the Director, has responsibility, authority and accountability for the clinical, financial and personnel management of the Operating Room on a 24-hour basis
  • Leads the unit in a goal directed manner, which is congruent with the nursing service, hospital and system goals and philosophies
  • Works closely with the Nursing Director and VP of Patient Care Services/ in assuring and meeting the strategic imperatives for the unit and hospital
  • Excellent customer service and clinical quality are articulated and formulated into operational plans and monitoring of outcomes
  • Responsible for fostering interdisciplinary collaborative relationships with the OR and surgical services team and the institution as a whole

Required Job Specific Competencies:

  • Professionally mature, energetic, and creative individual who demonstrates leadership qualities demanded in the rapidly changing health care environment
  • Possesses an expertise in acute care with additional knowledge base in management theory and practice
  • Previous demonstrated success in managing daily operations, budget, and personnel responsibilities is preferred
  • A willingness to learn, to take risks, and pursue excellence is necessary
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strength in public speaking, and formal presentation skills
  • Additionally, a thorough knowledge of practice and technology to enhance practice is required
  • The Nurse Manager must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide administrative guidance and consultation to his or her Associates
  • Lives the CARES values at all times

Qualifications:

  • New York State license as a Registered Nurse
  • Mature, energetic, and creative individual who demonstrates leadership qualities. Achieves growing expertise to promote unit
  • National certification in relevant clinical specialty or nursing administration will be required within one year of eligibility

Education:

  • BSN required, MSN preferred

Experience:

  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with evidence of career advancement and progressive increase in responsibilities within the healthcare environment is essential
  • Recent clinical/leadership experience in the specialty area preferred

Company Culture:

Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! Place yourself in an environment where your growth is supported, your contributions valued and your successes celebrated.

Position Salary Range: $110,000-125,000/year

Starting Pay: Based on experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply


Education

Required
  • Bachelor of Science Nurs or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required
  • BLS for Healthcare Provid
  • Registered Nurse

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Salary : $110,000 - $125,000

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