Nurse Manager Operating Room

CommonSpirit Health
Westminster, CO


Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

The Clinical Nursing Manager is responsible for the management of clinical nursing practices and patient care delivery on the assigned unit(s). The role functions include management of human, fiscal, material, support and systems resources while achieving and maintainingthe goals of a unit or department by focusing on the unit or department’s daily operations. The Clinical Nursing Manager role demonstrates a high level of integrity, willingness to take on new challenges and prioritizes associate engagement. This position consistently promotes a positive work environment by being visible and available to all levels of staff and customers. The Clinical Nursing Manager supports associate development needs with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education.

**Minimum of 3 years RN Experience required**

**Previous Leadership experience required- min 1yr**

**Previous OR experience required.***

***Must have previous experience circulating and/or scrubbing multiple services**

Day to Day:

  • Ensure appropriate staffing plan matching competency with patient acuity
  • Provide direct oversight of associates to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and nursing practice.
  • Maintain clinical RN competency
  • Conduct on evaluation of productivity and collaborate with finance to forecast revenue and
    expenses to prepare and manage the unit/department’s budget
  • Coach the staff to build confidence and encourage professional growth.
  • Influence others in fostering a healthy work environment
  • Assist in the development and implementation of educational programs/ practices for department associates.
  • Model professionalism and leadership within the department.
  • Responsibilities may include conducting training for Clinical Coordinators, Charge RNs, and staff members.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams,
    fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality
    patient care.
  • Oversight of the staff schedule and call schedule.
  • Support the Charge Nurse and the perioperative and surgical teams
  • Might also be needed to fill occasional gaps in staffing.
  • Assist with schedules and Pay Roll
  • Occurrence Report Follow up
  • Will have approx. 40 direct reports.

10 OR Suites +1 Cysto Room+1minor procedure room


Approx. 600-700+ cases per month


Schedule- 40 hrs/Week- Variable shift times/days per surgical Volume and current unit needs

Call is not required, but you may need to fill in to cover schedule gaps occasionally.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

  • 3 years RN experience, required
  • 1-year clinical leadership experience, required
  • High School GED required
  • A degree in nursing (BSN or MSN), required
  • Masters Degree preferred
  • Current RN License to practice in state of employment as applicable, required
  • BLS through the American Heart Association
  • Must sit for appropriate board certification within six months of hire or transfer into the role. Certification must be passed/obtained within two years of hire or transfer into the role.
  • Clinical and/or Leadership certification required within 6 months of hire or transfer.
    • Credential: Nursing Specific- ANCC Approved

Physical Requirements -Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

For more than 50 years, St. Anthony North Hospital has delivered optimal health care to the communities of Westminster, Erie, Brighton, Broomfield, Northglenn and Thornton. Highlights of our campus include 60,000 square feet of integrated primary and specialty care physician clinics, ambulatory surgery center, birthing center with private birthing suites, Level III Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services, over 150 inpatient beds and an outpatient diagnostics center with lab and imaging services. In 2023, we received our prestigious Magnet designation! We are so proud of our nursing staff for this achievement, which is awarded to less than 6 percent of hospitals in the United States. Built on the pillars of convenience, wellness and person-centered care, we offer inpatient and outpatient care at one site, with an emphasis on preventive health, wellness and health education.

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