Operating Manager Jobs in Gainesville, VA (NOW HIRING)

Lead Surgical Excellence. Build Exceptional Teams. Improve Patient Lives.

At OrthoVirginia, we help people move better, feel better, and get back to the lives they love. As Virginia's largest orthopedic specialty practice, we're seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Manager to lead our perioperative services team in delivering safe, efficient, and exceptional surgical care.

This is an opportunity for a provenOperating Room (OR) leaderto shape the future of orthopedic surgical care by leading a high-performing team, driving operational excellence, championing clinical quality, and fostering a culture where patients, physicians, and team members thrive.

Why Join OrthoVirginia?

• Lead a highly skilled orthopedic surgical team

• Influence patient outcomes through clinical and operational leadership

• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and hospital leadership

• Work in a culture focused on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

What You'll Do

As the Operating Room Manager, you'll oversee the daily operations of the operating room and perioperative services while ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.

Lead & Develop High Performing Teams

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Sterile Processing, Materials Management, and perioperative support staff. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous learning.
• Recruit, onboard, evaluate, and develop team members while supporting ongoing professional growth.
• Provide staffing support as needed based on licensure and operational requirements.

Oversee Perioperative Operations

• Direct the daily operations of the operating room and perioperative services.

• Manage surgical schedules to maximize efficiency while maintaining exceptional patient care.

• Coordinate staffing, equipment, instrumentation, implants, and supplies to ensure surgical readiness.

• Partner with Sterile Processing and Materials Management to support efficient case flow and on-time starts.

• Monitor daily operations and proactively resolve scheduling or workflow challenges.

Drive Clinical Quality & Patient Safety

• Ensure the delivery of safe, patient- and family-centered care.

• Maintain compliance with AORN standards, AAAHC accreditation requirements, OSHA regulations, and organizational policies.

• Promote evidence-based practice and support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Serve as a patient advocate while ensuring privacy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Collaborate Across the Organization

• Serve as the primary liaison between physicians, hospital leadership, and perioperative teams.

• Build strong relationships across clinical and operational departments to improve communication and patient outcomes.

• Lead change initiatives that enhance workflow, efficiency, and overall surgical experience.

The Leader We're Looking For

You'll be successful in this role if you are:

• An approachable, servant-minded leader who builds trust and accountability

• Passionate about delivering an exceptional patient experience

• Calm and decisive in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Skilled at balancing operational efficiency with compassionate patient care

• A collaborative partner who enjoys working with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

• Committed to continuous improvement and developing others

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll help create an operating room where:

• Patients receive safe, high-quality surgical care

• Surgical teams are engaged, supported, and equipped for success

• Cases begin on time and workflows run efficiently

• Physicians have confidence in operational excellence

• Continuous improvement is part of everyday practice

What You'll Bring

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of leadership or supervisory experience in a perioperative or surgical services environment.

• Minimum of two years of operating room or perioperative clinical experience.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in an orthopedic, ambulatory surgery center (ASC), or hospital setting preferred.

• Knowledge of AORN, AAAHC, CMS, and other applicable regulatory standards preferred.

• Experience driving quality improvement and operational excellence initiatives preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current licensure or certification as a Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Technologist (ST), or Surgical Assistant (SA).

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required for RN candidates. CNOR or other perioperative specialty certification preferred.