Organizes and administers nursing service in the assigned specialty area by assisting in the planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of operations and patient care. Functions in staff role as needed. Assumes managerial duties as delegated by OR Manager. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility in all aspects of the position. Responsible for the orientation of new coworkers and permanent team members in conjunction with the Resource Coordinator and the OR Nurse Clinician. Supports the continuous improvement of quality and service to ensure Mercy's goal of excellence in clinical outcomes and satisfaction of those we serve. Demonstrates fairness, integrity and compassion in interactions.Position Details:
LEVEL ONE TRAUMA MAIN OPERATING ROOM
Job Summary
The RN Operating Room Supervisor oversees daily OR operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care. This role provides leadership to nursing and support staff, coordinates workflow, supports regulatory compliance, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize surgical services.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support Operating Room staff.
- Coordinate daily OR schedules, staffing, and patient flow.
- Ensure compliance with clinical, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for team members.
- Support quality improvement initiatives and departmental goals.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support departments.
- Assist with staff development, performance management, and recruitment.
Qualifications
Required
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
- Current RN license or RN Temporary Permit in the state of practice.
- Minimum three (3) years of healthcare experience.
- Current CPR certification.
Preferred
- BSN
- One (1) year or more of Operating Room RN experience.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
- CNOR certification.
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills.
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.
Skills Required
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Current RN license or RN Temporary Permit in the state of practice
- Minimum three years of healthcare experience
- Current CPR certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- At least one year of Operating Room RN experience
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience
- CNOR certification
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills
Mercy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Day‑one medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage is available for many benefit‑eligible roles, alongside options like disability, FSAs, EAP, wellness, and other add‑ons. Coverage breadth and immediate eligibility are highlighted across role postings and benefits guides.
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Retirement Support — Automatic enrollment in the MyRetirement 401(k) includes a per‑paycheck employer match and an additional annual service contribution for eligible co‑workers. This layered design provides ongoing support for long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank (holidays, vacation, short‑term illness) plus an Extended Sick Bank and Paid Parental Leave are standard components. Accruals start quickly and can increase with tenure, with some locations also offering Volunteer Time Off.
Mercy Insights
What We Do
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 2,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Mercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic.
