The Presbyterian is seeking an Operating Room Manager. The OR manager is a dynamic healthcare leader responsible for overseeing and coordinating the full continuum of perioperative services, including the Operating Room (OR), Sterile Processing Department (SPD), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Preoperative (Preop), and Recovery areas. This role ensures high standards of patient care, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and team collaboration across all surgical services.
The OR Manager works closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing staff, and hospital administration to support excellent surgical outcomes and a seamless patient experience. Key responsibilities include staffing and scheduling, performance improvement, inventory and resource management, fiscal accountability, and the development and implementation of departmental policies.
A successful candidate brings strong clinical expertise, exceptional organizational skills, and proven leadership in perioperative services to foster a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement
Type of Opportunity: Full Time (1.0 FTE/40 hours per week)
Work Schedule: 8 Hour Days
Sign on and relocation bonuses available for qualified candidates.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
• Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
• Strongline Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
• Shift differentials for nights and weekends
• Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles
• Malpractice liability insurance
• Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
• EPIC electronic charting system
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This position is eligible for the Northern New Mexico differential of $4.00 per hour. (This differential may be adjusted or discontinued based on business requirements.)
Oversees operations of the OR, sterile processing, preop, PACU, and recovery areas
Leads self and others with foundational leadership skills and team management
Recruits, interviews, hires, and retains staff while ensuring compliance with labor laws
Guides orientation programs and supports continuous staff development
Implements process improvements to meet quality, safety, and regulatory benchmarks
Uses data and technology to enhance patient care and decision-making
Contributes to strategic plans and outcome reporting
Possesses clinical knowledge to support nursing care in service areas
Manages budgets, analyzes financial data, and ensures cost-effective operations
Supports staff engagement, performance evaluation, and mentoring
Fosters open communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution
Promotes diversity, equity, and a shared decision-making culture
Models continuous learning, professionalism, and accountability
Supports C.A.R.E.S. behaviors and reflective practice
Ensures alignment with the Synergy Model through advocacy, collaboration, and inquiry
Maintains current licensure and obtains required emergency certifications
Meets educational standards or adheres to exceptions for degree completion
Meets emergency response requirements tailored to unit/service area assignments
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About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system comprised of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 13,000 employees - including more than 1,200 providers and nearly 3,500 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 640,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.