Clinical Nurse Manager – Surgical Services (Operating Room)

Location: Tulsa, OK

Schedule: Full-time • Days (Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.) • Admin Call Rotation (every 7–8 weeks, 1 week at a time)

Relocation Assistance Available (for candidates outside 70-mile radius)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to lead Surgical Services (Operating Room) at a respected and growing healthcare organization. This role oversees daily clinical operations, OR staffing, team development, quality outcomes, patient safety, and collaboration with perioperative leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse leader who thrives in a fast-paced surgical environment and is passionate about improving workflow, enhancing patient care, and building strong teams.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop OR nursing staff; manage 50–80 perioperative team members
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily surgical case flow
• Promote a culture of clinical excellence, safety, and collaboration
• Support onboarding, education, and competency development of staff
• Monitor clinical compliance, regulatory standards, and policy adherence
• Partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and sterile processing teams
• Manage departmental budgeting, productivity, and resource allocation
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency
• Ensure patient satisfaction and continuity of care
• Support accreditation readiness, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice

Qualifications

✅ Registered Nurse license (Oklahoma or Compact RN license required)

✅ 2+ years leadership experience in Surgical Services (Charge RN, Coordinator, Supervisor, or Manager level)

✅ Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and patient safety

✅ Experience managing OR teams and surgical workflows

✅ Excellent communication and team leadership skills

✅ CNOR certification highly preferred

Why Join This Team

• Monday–Friday schedule – rare leadership work/life balance
• No weekends
• Relocation assistance available
• Stable OR with supportive leadership team
• Growth-focused surgical services environment
• Opportunity to make a visible leadership impact

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Leadership development support
• Tuition assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Employee wellness programs