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Nurse Manager, Surgical Services
Company : Shriners Children's Florida
Location : Portland, OR, 97239
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Company Overview
Shriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.
All employees are eligible for medical coverage on their first day! In addition, upon hire all employees are eligible for a 403(b) and Roth 403 (b) Retirement Saving Plan with matching contributions of up to 6% after one year of service. Employees in a FT or PT status (40+ hours per pay period) will also be eligible for paid time off, life insurance, short term and long-term disability and the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plans and a Health Savings Account (HSA) if a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) is elected. Additional benefits available to FT and PT employees include tuition reimbursement, home & auto, hospitalization, critical illness, pet insurance and much more! Coverage is available to employees and their qualified dependents in accordance with the plans. Benefits may vary based on state law.
Job Overview
Shriners Children’s - Portland is seeking a full time manager for its Surgical Services Unit. The Nurse Manager oversees the Perioperative care areas including, Operating Room, PACU, and Recovery. Manages operating room processes and personnel (Rn's, PACU, Sterile Processing ) to ensure effective planning, coordination, efficiency and quality of OR services. Follows applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in inter and intra-department efforts to ensure optimum patient outcomes. This candidate will have excellent leadership and team-building abilities, excellent communication and collaboration skills and strong business management and organizational skills.
Schedule: Full time 1.0 FTE
Compensation is determined based on years of relevent experience and departmental equity.
Responsibilities
- Provides leadership in the delivery of care and nursing practice within the OR unit. Supervises activities of surgical services personnel in providing care to patients and family members.
- Assists in the developing, implementing and tracking unit based key performance indicators supporting Performance Improvement programs and other measurements.
- Directs employee selection, hiring, orientation, training and ongoing staff development for OR unit.
- Communicates and maintains liaison with anesthesiologists, surgeons, nursing staff and ancillary personnel in various hospital departments.
- Demonstrates correct use and operation of required equipment according to written competency checklist procedure on file.
- Demonstration of professional practice and career development. Maintains clinical competency by successfully completing yearly skills updates, attends in-services and reviews current professional literature and distributes appropriate findings. Maintains memberships in appropriate medical/professional organizations. Formulates and meets annual performance goals.
- Supervises various personnel actions including, but not limited to, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules. Maintains ongoing feedback with employees supervised.
Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of this job's responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's in Nursing
- 5 years Inpatient or management in a clinical setting
- RN license in state of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Preferred
- Master's in Nursing
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Frequently asked questions
Leading a surgical services unit in Portland involves coordinating perioperative care with a focus on patient safety and team efficiency. The role requires balancing clinical expertise with operational oversight, adapting to local healthcare standards, and collaborating closely with surgeons and anesthesiologists to optimize surgical outcomes.
Advancing from a Nurse Manager in Surgical Services often leads to senior administrative roles such as Director of Nursing or Clinical Operations Manager. Some professionals pursue specialized certifications or advanced degrees, like a Master’s in Nursing, enhancing leadership skills and opening doors to executive healthcare management.
Key skills include strong leadership, effective communication, and acute organizational abilities. Expertise in perioperative nursing, staff development, and compliance with healthcare regulations ensures smooth surgical unit operations and fosters a collaborative environment focused on quality patient care.
Shriners Children’s Florida provides comprehensive benefits including immediate medical coverage, a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% matching, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and diverse insurance options. This package supports work-life balance and professional growth for Nurse Managers in surgical roles.
The organization’s emphasis on compassion, integrity, and innovation fosters a supportive leadership environment. Nurse Managers benefit from a culture valuing evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing their ability to lead surgical teams effectively while contributing to pediatric specialty care excellence.
While a valid RN license and BLS certification are essential, Portland's healthcare sector values additional credentials like CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) and leadership certifications. These validate specialized surgical knowledge and managerial expertise, aligning with local standards for surgical nursing leadership.
Portland’s growing healthcare infrastructure creates steady demand for experienced Nurse Managers in surgical units. However, competition remains robust due to the city’s appeal to healthcare professionals, requiring candidates to combine clinical expertise with strong leadership and business management skills.
Nurse Managers in Portland typically earn between $95,000 and $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Given the surgical specialty and leadership responsibilities, compensation at Shriners Children’s Florida aligns competitively with regional market trends for nursing management roles.
Shriners Children's Florida encourages ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, skills updates, and attendance at professional in-services. This commitment enhances clinical competencies and leadership capabilities, empowering Nurse Managers to stay current with best practices in surgical nursing management.
This Nurse Manager role uniquely integrates leadership in a pediatric specialty setting, emphasizing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to pediatric care standards. Managing perioperative services at Shriners involves tailored patient care approaches and active participation in performance improvement initiatives.