Job Description
Harborview Medical Center, Washington States only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse Manager to join our leadership team.
Department Description
Our premier OR delivers exceptional surgical care across a broad spectrum of specialties, including orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, burns, otolaryngology (ENT), oral-maxillofacial surgery, hand surgery, ophthalmology, plastics and reconstructive surgery, gynecology, vascular surgery, and general surgery. As the regional trauma center serving the five-state WWAMI region (Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho), we provide around-the-clock emergency surgical services while also supporting planned surgical care for our diverse patient population.
Our OR operates 24/7, performing over 17,000 cases annually across 25 individual OR suites supporting numerous surgical specialties.
The OR Nurse Manager is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. This position is instrumental in managing performance metrics and key performance indicators including OR utilization, efficiency, timeliness, and turnover times.
This role provides direct oversight of an Assistant Nurse Manager team that delivers frontline support for surgical service lines, daily operations, and charge nurse functions.
Responsibilities
Plan, implement, and evaluate unit programs to meet patient care needs and quality standards. Drive and monitor OR performance metrics including utilization, efficiency, timeliness, and turnover times. Provide direct oversight of the Assistant Nurse Manager group supporting service lines, operations, and charge nurse functions. Select, hire, develop, and supervise unit staff. Plan and manage the unit budget effectively. Provide leadership to promote professional nursing practice and staff development. Participate in decision-making processes and contribute to the development of policies and programs. Coordinate interdepartmental efforts to maintain a safe patient care environment.
Schedule 100% Day Shift
Requirements
Current or ability to obtain Washington State RN license (or multistate license) Bachelors degree in nursing or higher Five or more years of professional operating room nursing experience Two or more years in a management, supervisory, or lead role (Assistant Nurse Manager experience preferred) Experience may be used to substitute for required education
To learn more, visit Harborview Medical Center
About Harborview Medical Center
As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
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About UW Medicine - Where Your Impact Goes Further
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $156,000.00 annual Pay Range Maximum: $190,008.00 annual Other Compensation:
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives - on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.