Nurse Manager Surgical Services

Lead the charge in the OR as a Nurse Manager Surgical Services—a dynamic, growth-forward leadership opportunity in Northern Massachusetts that lets passion meet performance! ✨

As an OR Nurse Manager, this healthcare organization offers a mission-driven, patient-first culture with measurable outcomes, a strong reputation for clinical excellence and safety, and a workplace known for shared governance, evidence-based practice support, and professional growth; high-acuity exposure in specialized service lines, cutting-edge technology including robotics, advanced imaging, AI-enabled decision support, and virtual nursing; innovation-forward leadership that pilots new care models; true commitment to clinician wellbeing; competitive total rewards with transparent career pathways; robust onboarding and specialty education with tuition support and simulation; opportunities to teach and precept via academic partnerships; an active research and quality-improvement environment with IRB support; streamlined workflows with optimized EHR builds; interdisciplinary teamwork and surgeon collaboration; leadership that listens through frontline-driven improvements; ongoing facilities investment and access expansion; strong infection prevention; community benefit and health equity initiatives; and brand trust that makes an OR Nurse Manager proud to wear the badge.

In the Surgery service line, the operating room, perioperative services, and surgical suite operate as a unified, high-reliability environment where the Nurse Manager Surgical Services drives safety, flow, and outcomes across pre-op, intra-op, and sterile processing; this community owned hospital features 120+ beds and specializes in orthopedics, supporting busy total joints and sports procedures alongside a diverse case mix that includes general surgery, spine, urology, gynecology, ENT, and ambulatory cases, all supported by efficient turnover practices, optimized block utilization, and evidence-based pathways for enhanced recovery.

Reporting to the Director of Perioperative Services and partnering closely with anesthesia and sterile processing leaders, the OR Nurse Manager is supported by charge nurses, service-line coordinators, a unit-based educator, and analytics resources; responsibilities span staffing and scheduling, budget stewardship, quality and safety metrics (including SSI reduction and on-time starts), accreditation readiness, policy and preference card governance, block management, materials and implant optimization, surgeon relations, and talent development; a friendly, team-centered culture of nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia professionals, physicians, APPs, PT/OT, case management, and infection prevention partners reflects true diversity and respect, while the Nurse Manager Surgical Services fosters just culture, psychological safety, and continuous improvement.

Northern Massachusetts sets the stage for a Nurse Manager Surgical Services to thrive beyond the hospital, offering four-season outdoor adventure with beaches, lakes, and mountains for hiking, biking, skiing, and leaf-peeping; lively arts, theater, concerts, festivals, and historic town centers; a celebrated food scene with fresh seafood, farm-to-table dining, craft breweries, and global cuisine; strong schools and proximity to renowned higher education; a diverse job market driven by biotech, advanced manufacturing, education, and technology; a practical cost of living with housing options from charming walkable neighborhoods to quiet rural retreats; safe communities, MBTA commuter rail and highway access, growing walkability and bikeability, top-tier healthcare access, abundant parks and fitness options, senior services, high-speed internet, and a tight-knit community spirit; environmental quality and cleanliness, balanced taxes and pragmatic governance, airport connectivity via Boston and southern New Hampshire, entrepreneurship support and steady regional growth, relatively low natural hazard risk, classic New England architecture, approachable nightlife, pet-friendly amenities, accessible public spaces, year-round community events, reliable municipal services, proximity to nature, and the right blend of privacy and density.

The OR Nurse Manager can expect competitive compensation aligned to market and experience, leadership and shift differentials, performance incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, generous PTO, paid parental leave, retirement with employer match, life and disability coverage, tuition assistance, certification reimbursement, and wellness resources; to learn more about this Nurse Manager Surgical Services role in complete confidence, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and spark your next chapter in perioperative leadership. 📩