Local Contract Nurse Manager RN - OR - Operating Room
WATERBURY, CT
Elite Medical Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

This is a permanent position for a leadership role at a hospital in Connecticut. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Operating Room operations, staffing, and workflow.
• Schedule and assign OR staff based on patient needs, staff experience, and case volume.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate staff performance, including disciplinary action when necessary.
• Support staff education, orientation, competency validation, and professional development.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, physicians, and other departments to ensure efficient patient care and surgical flow.
• Promote quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance by monitoring care and following up on incidents.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Manage resources, equipment, and staffing in a cost-effective manner.
• Review documentation to ensure standards of care are met.
• Serve as a clinical resource, mentor, and role model for the surgical team.
• Remain visible and accessible throughout the department to resolve issues and improve operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• BLS required; ACLS preferred.
• 3–5 years of Operating Room clinical experience.
• Previous supervisory or management experience required.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to use hospital software systems.