Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Nurse Manager of Periop Services

POSITION PURPOSE

The Nurse Leader (NL) is a licensed registered nurse (RN) accountable for leading, managing & advancing people, processes & / or programs that support direct or indirect patient care.  The NL promotes & advocates for patients, nurses / colleagues & the practice of nursing as defined by clinical area(s) of expertise & assignment. This role will support the MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center’s OR, Sterile Processing, PACU, PAT, ASU, Infusion Services, Pain Clinic, and Outpatient Services.

FUNCTIONAL ROLE   

Provides operations & / or optimization leadership to professional & / or frontline staff, supervisors & / or managers; Retains accountability for staff coordination, training, hiring, performance, regulatory compliance & results of assigned department(s); Develops departmental plans, including organizational priorities; Controls resources, effectiveness & policy formation in area of responsibility; Collaborates with larger teams of health professionals to plan for long-term patient care needs. 

• Operations-focus: Directly manages department(s) / service line; Decisions are guided by resource availability as informed by operational need, functional objectives & clinical drivers of department; Responsible for driving outcomes through the daily management of resources; Primarily patient facing 

• Optimization-focus (advance, improve, enhance, leverage): Manages indirect or patient care department / program; Priorities are guided by the operational & clinical needs of patient care areas; Develops plans in concert with Nursing Operations Managers in support of the department functional objectives & clinical drivers where support is assigned.  

SCHEDULE

• Full time, 40 hours per week

• Salary Exempt

• 8 hour shifts

• Monday - Friday

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Nurse Manager of Perioperative Services:

• Upholds and models Trinity Health and MercyOne’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all actions and decisions.

• Ensures safe, evidence‑based, high‑quality perioperative nursing practice using the full nursing process.

• Provides transformational leadership to develop, mentor, and support the perioperative team.

• Manages operations, staffing, resources, and financial stewardship to achieve performance and quality outcomes.

• Promotes a healing, culturally respectful, patient‑centered environment.

• Fosters colleague well‑being, continuous learning, teamwork, and a positive work culture.

• Communicates clearly, listens authentically, and builds trusting relationships with staff, patients, and families.

• Maintains knowledge of and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and bachelor’s degree is required.

• Master’s degree is preferred.

• Current Iowa RN license, at least two (2) years of relevant clinical nursing experience is required.

• Two (2) years of OR experience.

• Relevant supervisory experience is preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.

• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter for both Child and Dependent Adult Abuse, ACLS training is required within six (6) months of hire.

• Specialty practice certification is preferred.

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to set and organize own work priorities, and adapt to them as they change frequently. Must be able to work concurrently on a variety of tasks/projects in an environment that may be stressful with individuals having diverse personalities and work styles.

• Must be able to travel to the various MercyOne/Trinity Health sites as needed.

• Must possess the ability to comply with MercyOne and Trinity Health policies and procedures.

• Must be able to lift, bend, sit, stand, push, pull and carry objects of various weight.<