Manager OR

Join St. Francis–Emory Healthcare, a 376-bed community-connected hospital in Columbus, GA, that blends cutting-edge care with hometown purpose. As part of the ScionHealth network, St. Francis has been recognized and awarded multiple high-performing honors by U.S. News & World Report, and received multiple disease-specific certifications from the Joint Commission, and was a rated Top Large Hospital in Georgia. St. Francis also delivers advanced heart, orthopedic, and women’s care services. At St. Francis, you will experience a culture of excellence where your work directly shapes the health of our community.

Job Summary

The Manager – Surgery / OR is responsible for coordinating and supervising the daily operations of the surgical department. This includes staff scheduling, patient care oversight, resource planning, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement. The Manager promotes clinical excellence and team engagement to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative care.

Essential Functions

• Oversees day-to-day operations of the surgical department, ensuring safe and efficient workflows.
• Prepares and adjusts staffing schedules to support optimal patient care and surgical case volume.
• Collaborates with surgeons, anesthesia, and sterile processing to ensure surgical readiness and quality outcomes.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and quality initiatives.
• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation of perioperative staff.
• Assesses developmental needs and coordinates continuing education and competency programs.
• Monitors and recommends the purchase of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintains professional knowledge and ensures technical proficiency in all surgical functions.
• Leads or contributes to quality assurance, patient safety, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Supports infection control practices and PPE protocols related to exposure risks (e.g. bloodborne pathogens, chemicals, radiation).
• Demonstrates ability to care for patients across the lifespan in the surgical setting.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and acts as a clinical resource for complex patient cases.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Proficiency in surgical care standards, OR workflows, and sterile techniques.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of surgical supply/equipment needs and vendor coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and electronic health records (EHR).

Education

• Postsecondary (Cert/Diploma/Program Grad) from an accredited school of nursing (Required) And
• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing (Preferred)

Experience

• 3+ years operating room nursing experience (Preferred) And
• Prior Experience in leadership or charge nurse level roles, in perioperative services (Preferred)