Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager

Step into a career-defining leadership role as a Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager and help drive perioperative excellence at a dynamic acute-care hospital that values innovation, compassion, and results 🏥.

The Surgery Assistant Nurse Manager will join a mission-driven, patient-first healthcare organization known for strong clinical outcomes, a Just Culture approach to safety, and a forward-looking strategy that embraces robotics, advanced imaging, AI-assisted workflows, and streamlined EHR tools in the Operating Room and Surgery Department. This role benefits from an innovation-forward leadership team that pilots hospital-at-home and telehealth models, robust shared governance and evidence-based practice resources, comprehensive onboarding and specialty education, and clear clinical ladders for advancement. The Surgery Assistant Nurse Manager will find a collaborative environment with strong physician and APP partnerships, real-time data dashboards for quality and throughput, and a culture that supports clinician wellbeing through thoughtful staffing investments and burnout-reduction initiatives.

Within the Surgery Department—also known as the Surgery Unit and Operating Room—the Surgical Assistant Nurse Manager will support a perioperative program that serves diverse and complex cases across multiple specialties while leveraging modern equipment and well-organized supply chains for reliable case flow. The OR team operates within a 200+ bed unit at a full service acute care facility , offering high-acuity exposure that accelerates skill growth, strengthens clinical judgment, and promotes continuous improvement. The Surgical Assistant Nurse Manager will help sustain efficient turnover, safe patient handoffs, and an environment built on respect, communication, and excellence.

The Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and collaborate closely with OR Charge Nurses, Anesthesia leadership, Surgeons, Sterile Processing, and Perioperative Educators to optimize staffing, scheduling, quality metrics, throughput, and patient experience. This leadership role supports a friendly, highly skilled nursing staff and a diverse, interdisciplinary team that includes surgical technologists, anesthesia techs, PACU/Pre-Op RNs, pharmacy, PT/OT, case management, and social work—ensuring seamless perioperative continuity of care. As a Surgery Assistant Nurse Manager, responsibilities include mentoring and precepting, driving evidence-based practice, coordinating policy and regulatory readiness, advancing safety initiatives, stewarding resources, and championing continuous feedback loops where frontline insights inform better outcomes.

Located in southern Pennsylvania, the Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager will enjoy a region famed for four-season outdoor adventures on nearby trails and lakes, vibrant farmers markets, historic downtowns with local arts and live music, and family-friendly festivals 🌄. The area offers a balanced lifestyle with short commutes, diverse housing options from charming neighborhoods to country acreage, and a notably reasonable cost of living. Residents benefit from strong K–12 schools, access to higher education, abundant parks and green space, and a growing job market supported by healthcare, education, manufacturing, logistics, and small-business entrepreneurship. Proximity to major transportation corridors makes regional travel convenient, with larger-city entertainment, airports, shopping, and professional sports within an easy drive. With walkable town centers, bike-friendly routes, respected healthcare access, and an inclusive, community-minded spirit, this area provides the ideal home base for a Surgical Assistant Nurse Manager seeking both impact and quality of life.

This healthcare organization offers the Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager competitive compensation with shift differentials and incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings with employer contributions, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, certification bonuses, parental leave, wellness resources, and relocation support for qualified candidates. Take the next step toward an exceptional perioperative leadership career—connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn more about this Surgical Services Assistant Nurse Manager opportunity and start your journey with confidence.