Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
Pyramid Consulting
Roswell, GA
3x12 hrs

Nurse Manager (RN) – Main Operating Room

Roswell, GA 30076
Full-Time | Day Shift

Job Summary

The Nurse Manager – Main Operating Room is a professional Registered Nurse responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical excellence within the perioperative environment. This role ensures high-quality surgical care, staff engagement, resource optimization, and positive patient outcomes.

The Nurse Manager leads a designated OR service or unit, oversees staff development, manages clinical and financial performance, and maintains a safe, collaborative, and high-performing work culture. The role upholds nursing professional practice standards, supports patient advocacy, and drives continuous quality improvement.

Core Responsibilities

Resources & Operational Management

• Provide leadership for unit operations, staff coordination, and patient-centered care delivery.
• Serve as the unit’s chief retention and safety officer, protecting and optimizing human and material resources.
• Analyze and manage financial performance; use LEAN and quality improvement strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce engagement.

Interdisciplinary Teamwork & Collaboration

• Communicate effectively with staff, providers, and leadership on clinical, operational, and organizational priorities.
• Foster a respectful, collaborative workplace and resolve conflict using constructive methods.
• Build strong partnerships across departments to ensure effective perioperative operations.
• Support team development and create an environment that attracts and retains top clinical talent.

Exemplary Practice & Outcomes

• Promote high standards of clinical competence within the Main OR.
• Ensure compliance with ethical standards, professional practice models, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Use data, technology, and evidence-based practices to drive outcomes and process improvements.
• Support orientation, training, and ongoing competency of OR staff.

Professional Development & Leadership

• Contribute to development of strategic and operational goals for the surgical service line.
• Participate in committees, task forces, and leadership initiatives within the organization.
• Apply healthcare financing knowledge to manage budgets, measure outcomes, and monitor performance.
• Encourage continuous learning for self and staff.

Evidence-Based Practice & Quality

• Support nursing research, performance improvement, and evaluation of clinical products/services.
• Evaluate risk, ensure safety standards, and maintain compliance with accrediting bodies and regulatory requirements.
• Use data analytics and technology to guide decision-making for operational and clinical excellence.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — Required
• Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) — Preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN License (Single-State or Multi-State Compact)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — Required

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of progressive nursing management experience — Required

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of healthcare operations, budgeting, and staffing models
• Ability to lead change, apply systems thinking, and manage complex workflows
• Expertise in quality, safety, risk management, and regulatory compliance
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams
• Proficiency in using clinical data and technology to support decision-making