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Surgical Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

LPN- PD

South Bend, WA · On-site

$28.45 - $48.59/hr

This position reports directly to the Med/surg Manager. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Washington State Graduate from accredited School of Practical Nursing. Hold current CPR Certification

LPN- PD

South Bend, WA · On-site

$28.45 - $48.59/hr

This position reports directly to the Med/surg Manager. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in Washington State Graduate from accredited School of Practical Nursing. Hold current CPR Certification

Surgical Technician

Tucker, GA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

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H.U.C.- PD

South Bend, WA · On-site

$24.04 - $38.58/hr

This position reports directly to the Med/Surg Manager High school diploma or equivalent. Must have current CPR certification Clerical experience or previous experience as a unit coordinator ...

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How much do surgical manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for surgical manager in the United States is $98,274.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,500.00 and $119,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Surgical Manager vs Surgical Coordinator?

AspectSurgical Manager

Required CredentialsTypically requires a healthcare management degree or related certification, with experience in surgical settings.
Work EnvironmentOversees surgical departments, manages staff, and ensures compliance with policies in hospitals or surgical centers.
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in hospitals, outpatient surgical centers, and healthcare organizations.

The Surgical Manager focuses on overseeing surgical departments, managing staff, and ensuring operational efficiency. In contrast, the Surgical Coordinator handles scheduling surgeries, coordinating between departments, and managing patient flow. While both roles require healthcare knowledge, the Surgical Manager has broader managerial responsibilities, whereas the Surgical Coordinator is more involved in daily surgical logistics.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Surgical Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Surgical Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, clinical knowledge in surgical care, and often a background in nursing or healthcare management with relevant licensure or certification. Familiarity with operating room scheduling software, electronic health records (EHRs), and quality assurance systems is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, communication, and the ability to manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams set top performers apart. These competencies are crucial to ensure efficient surgical operations, patient safety, and high-quality care delivery.

What are the main challenges a Surgical Manager might face in coordinating multidisciplinary surgical teams?

Surgical Managers often navigate the complex task of aligning the schedules, communication, and priorities of surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff to ensure smooth surgical operations. Managing competing demands for operating room time, addressing last-minute changes, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols can be challenging. Effective Surgical Managers build strong relationships, use clear communication, and implement robust scheduling systems to mitigate these challenges and maintain high standards of patient care.

What does a Surgical Manager do?

A Surgical Manager oversees the daily operations of surgical departments within hospitals or clinics. Their responsibilities include coordinating surgical schedules, managing staff, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and optimizing patient care in the surgical environment. They also handle budgeting, inventory management, and collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff to maintain high standards. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential for this role.
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Infographic showing various Surgical Manager job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,274 per year, or $47.2 per hour.
Medical Surgical Nurse Manager

Medical Surgical Nurse Manager

TriStar Centennial Medical Center

Lebanon, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago


TriStar Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Introduction

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse Manager with TriStar Centennial Medical Center to promote growth and unlock possibilities. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. Share your leadership skills and come make a difference with us!

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  • Colleague recognition program
  • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse Manager for our team to be an innovator. HCA Healthcare partners with Harvard Pilgrim Institute and the CDC to use our data from more than 26 million patient encounters each year to impact the industry. Come build your career with us!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The 12 Tower Med/Surg Manager ensures high quality, patient-centered care through oversight of the overall daily function and staffing of the unit/department. The Manager monitors and evaluates the provision of nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures and holds staff accountable for quality and clinical outcomes in support of facility objectives.

What you will do in this role:

  • Help create a superior clinical identity by operationalizing evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and quality outcomes, while ensuring adherence to standards of care.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, assessment, range of treatment, and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served.
  • Manage all staffing needs and personnel management including interviewing, hiring and training new staff members.
  • Oversee care of patients on unit, providing consistent support and expertise to staff.
  • Perform duties in accordance with unit specific standards of care and evidenced by completion of a competency skills check list.
  • Maintain overall workflow of unit by ensuring proper staff levels.
  • Manage and coordinate all unit activities including safety procedures, unit goals and department operations.
  • Handle patient, visitor, or physician complaints promptly and in a professional manner.
  • Provide leadership, coaching and counseling to department employees.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to improve patient care delivery.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; Master’s Degree preferred.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Tennessee or compact state required.
  • 2 years of related clinical leadership experience required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs. These include behavioral health and 24-hour emergency. These also include heart and vascular and imaging. These also include neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorder, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 43-acre campus. We are home to TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center. We are home to TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, TriStar Centennial Advanced Joint Replacement Institute and TriStar Centennial Parthenon Pavilion.


"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join our family of over 180 hospitals and about 2,000 sites of care to drive excellence and raise the bar for our over 35 million annual patient encounters.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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