Description
Operating Room Nurse Manager
West End Plastic Surgery
Pay: $100,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
Location: In person
Job Overview
West End Plastic Surgery is seeking a seasoned Operating Room Nurse Manager to lead perioperative operations during an exciting phase of expansion. This role is ideal for an experienced OR leader who brings strong clinical judgment, team leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to delivering exceptional surgical care in a luxury aesthetic practice.
West End Plastic Surgery is a premier aesthetic surgery practice known for clinical excellence, discretion, safety, and an elevated patient experience. We currently operate two operating rooms and are expanding into a new surgical facility with four operating rooms and a nine-bed recovery suite, including the capability to care for up to four 23-hour post-operative stay patients. Our facility is currently AAAASF Level C accredited and is preparing to pursue Medicare certification and The Joint Commission accreditation.
This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for a motivated, experienced perioperative nurse who is energized by growth, confident in a high-expectation surgical setting, and inspired by the opportunity to help shape the future of perioperative care in a sophisticated private practice environment.
What You Will Do
Lead day-to-day perioperative operations with a strong focus on patient safety, efficiency, clinical excellence, and team culture
Supervise and support the perioperative nursing team, fostering accountability, professionalism, empowerment, and collaboration
Oversee staffing, scheduling, patient flow, and resource coordination across the operating room and recovery environment
Partner closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, recovery staff, and leadership to ensure seamless communication and an exceptional standard of care
Maintain rigorous standards for sterile technique, infection prevention, clinical documentation, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance
Support ongoing compliance with AAAASF standards and readiness efforts for Medicare and The Joint Commission
Participate in hiring, onboarding, coaching, staff development, and performance management
Help develop, implement, and refine policies, procedures, and workflows that support a growing surgical platform
Monitor quality indicators, incident reporting, documentation accuracy, and process improvement initiatives
Support thoughtful resource stewardship through strong operational planning, supply utilization, and budget awareness
Ensure effective use of clinical and documentation systems, including Nextech and Surglogs
Encourage evidence-based practice and an interest in research as it applies to perioperative and operative care
Support safe post-operative recovery, including extended observation and 23-hour stay capability
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia in good standing
BSN required; MSN preferred
Significant operating room nursing experience required
Prior leadership experience in an operating room, ambulatory surgery center, or surgical services setting required
Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, sterile technique, patient safety, infection prevention, recovery workflows, and regulatory standards
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and maintain high standards in a fast-paced surgical environment
Experience with staff development, operational planning, and performance improvement
Proficiency with EMR/EHR and surgical documentation systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, or ambulatory surgery
Experience with accreditation, survey readiness, and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with AAAASF, Medicare certification, and The Joint Commission
Experience supporting post-operative recovery and extended observation patients
CNOR preferred
Interest in process improvement, outcomes review, and perioperative research
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Why Join West End Plastic Surgery
At West End Plastic Surgery, excellence is reflected not only in clinical outcomes, but in every detail of the patient and team experience. This role offers the opportunity to lead within a highly personalized surgical environment where quality, discretion, professionalism, and service truly matter. The right candidate will play a central role in building systems, strengthening teams, and helping guide the next chapter of growth for a respected aesthetic surgery practice.
Requirements
Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse license in the District of Columbia in good standing
BSN required; MSN preferred
Significant operating room nursing experience required
Prior leadership experience in an operating room, ambulatory surgery center, or surgical services setting required
Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing, sterile technique, patient safety, infection prevention, recovery workflows, and regulatory standards
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead teams effectively and maintain high standards in a fast-paced surgical environment
Experience with staff development, operational planning, and performance improvement
Proficiency with EMR/EHR and surgical documentation systems
