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Registered Nurse Manager Operating Room

Ascension

Salary undisclosed

Derby, KS, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

  • Lead the preparation and maintenance of the sterile field to ensure a safe, infection-free environment for every surgical procedure.
  • Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and surgical team by providing the correct instruments and supplies with speed and accuracy.
  • Coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to streamline operative workflows, directly impacting patient safety and procedure efficiency.
  • Maintain meticulous counts and equipment checks to uphold the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence.
  • Support the post-operative transition by ensuring the surgical suite is expertly reset and ready for the next life-saving procedure.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Kansas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • One or more of the following required:
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

  • Required professional licensure/certification AND 3 years of experience and 1 year of cumulative leadership experience required.

Additional Preferences:

  • Core Competency: 1+ year of professional experience in a surgical or operating room setting.

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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About this role

Ascension's operating room in Derby, Kansas is seeking a Registered Nurse Manager to lead the surgical team and maintain the sterile field during procedures. You would be responsible for anticipating surgeon and team needs, managing instrument and supply delivery, coordinating workflows across disciplines, and conducting critical equipment and specimen counts. The role also includes resetting the surgical suite between cases and supporting the post-operative transition to ensure continuous operational readiness.

This position requires a Kansas RN license, current BLS certification, and Advanced Life Support within your first six months. You'll need at least three years of professional nursing experience with one year in a leadership capacity, and ideally one or more years working in a surgical or operating room setting. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification is preferred but not required.

You'd be joining Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized as a top workplace in healthcare. This is a full-time, in-office role where your work directly impacts patient safety and procedural efficiency in a fast-paced surgical environment.

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