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Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/14/2026
Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead our Operating Room team.

Join a highly skilled perioperative team dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care through clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and compassionate service. Saint Francis Hospital provides a wide range of surgical specialties including Orthopedics, General Surgery, Robotics, Urology, Gynecology, ENT, Gastroenterology, Vascular, and other complex surgical procedures.

The Nurse Manager is a professional registered nurse responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the daily operations of the Operating Room. This leader ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and Trinity Health values. The Nurse Manager fosters a culture of accountability, engagement, professional development, and continuous improvement while supporting operational efficiency and exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership and oversight for the daily clinical and operational activities of the Operating Room. Ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and patient safety standards, including Joint Commission requirements.
  • Promotes a culture of quality, patient safety, and service excellence.
  • Oversees staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization to ensure efficient department operations and appropriate patient care coverage.
  • Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leadership, sterile processing, and ancillary departments to optimize patient flow and surgical outcomes.
  • Monitors clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, staff engagement, and operational performance to drive continuous improvement.
  • Supports recruitment, onboarding, retention, coaching, and performance management of perioperative staff.
  • Facilitates communication through leadership meetings, staff meetings, educational programs, and department-wide initiatives.
  • Maintains 24-hour accountability for Operating Room services in collaboration with Surgical Services leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Delaware or eligibility for Delaware licensure.
  • BLS certification required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive Operating Room nursing experience required.
  • Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in perioperative services required.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of perioperative nursing practice, regulatory standards, quality improvement, and performance management.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • CNOR certification preferred.

Compensation

  • $50.49 - $78.29/hour (base salary equivalent)

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Why Join Saint Francis Hospital?

At Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, you'll be part of a mission-driven organization that combines clinical excellence with compassionate care. Our Operating Room team works alongside skilled surgeons and interdisciplinary professionals in a collaborative environment focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes. As a Nurse Manager, you'll have the opportunity to influence patient care, lead a talented perioperative team, drive innovation and quality initiatives, and support the professional growth of colleagues. We are committed to investing in our leaders through competitive benefits, career development opportunities, educational support, and a culture that recognizes and values the contributions of every team member. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the Wilmington community.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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