Manager, Surgical Services

The Manager of Surgical Services provides leadership and operational oversight for Surgical Services, including the OR, Sterile Processing, PACU/SDS, Inpatient, and GI departments. Responsible for 24/7 departmental operations, staff development, clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and resource management. Partners with physicians, leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care, support clinical excellence, and foster a culture centered on patient and family care.

The successful candidate

• Coordinates day-to-day management of PACU, GI, and OR schedules and patient care activities.
• Coordinates staff scheduling, call coverage, vacation schedules, and oversees time and attendance documentation and approvals.
• Leads staff education and development by overseeing in-services, educational programs, competency validation, cross-training, and onboarding activities for Surgical Services staff.
• Analyzes departmental resource needs and participates in the selection and procurement of equipment, instruments, and outside resources to support surgical and GI procedures.
• Collaborates with medical staff, the Surgical Director, peers, and team members to resolve conflicts and foster positive interdisciplinary relationships.
• Leads quality and performance improvement initiatives through unit-based and hospital-wide councils, interdepartmental collaboration, and the development of best practice standards across the enterprise.
• Recommends personnel actions to the Director, including hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, training and development, terminations, and credential verification (licensure/certification).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred
• Current Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications required
• National specialty certification required
• Previous nursing leadership/management experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in OR, PACU, and Same Day Surgery (SDS)
• Experience with Sterile Processing and Surgical Services operations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage resources, and support high-quality patient care outcomes

• City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
• City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
• This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.