Perioperative Nurse Manager
Salary:$100,000 - $150,000 per year
Location:Detroit, MI
Posted:November 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance:Available
Nursing Director, Perioperative Services
Detroit, Michigan, United States
$100,000 - $150,000 + Full Benefits + Paid Relocation + Signing Bonus
We are seeking an experienced and dynamicNursing Director, Perioperative Servicesto provide comprehensive leadership for our perioperative services in Detroit, Michigan. This pivotal role reports directly to the site Chief Nursing Officer and indirectly to the Administrative Director, Nursing Specialty - Perioperative Services for the market.
As the Nursing Director, you will be instrumental in overseeing all services, functions, and processes within Perioperative Services. You will have significant programmatic responsibilities within Nursing, contributing to and influencing policy and procedure development, equipment standardization, capital planning, standard work measures, and recruitment and retention efforts. Your expertise will also be crucial in driving process improvement initiatives and coordinating the Joint Commission Survey Process.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all services, functions, and processes within Perioperative Services.
- Develop, monitor, and revise functional processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Approve procedures and protocols, seeking departmental approvals as appropriate.
- Provide input into the development and revision of the organizational structure for areas of responsibility.
- Approve personnel actions, including hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
- Ensure the timely completion of performance appraisals for your team.
- Identify needs for policy development and revision, defining policies in collaboration with higher-level management.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement current to intermediate goals and measures for your areas of responsibility.
- Measure and assess performance, assisting in long-range goal development as requested.
- Develop and monitor the budget for Perioperative Services, ensuring fiscal responsibility.
- Monitor activities and ensure compliance with all applicable laws, government regulations, Joint Commission requirements, and hospital policies.
- Implement external and internal audit recommendations as directed.
- Ensure departmental objectives for diversity of suppliers are achieved.
Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Business, Health Care Administration, or a related field.
- One of the two degrees must be in Nursing.
- Experience:Seven (7) years of progressively more responsible clinical experience, which may include concurrent clinical and/or progressively more responsible management experience.
- Licensure:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan.
Skills Required:
- Analytical Acumen:Proven ability to create solutions for complex administrative, technical, or human resource situations. Capable of anticipating and resolving a broad range of issues, evaluating situations independently, outlining ramifications of multiple solutions, and recommending goals.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to obtain and interpret information based on departmental practices, policies, and regulatory knowledge. Demonstrated discretion, conflict resolution skills, diplomacy, tact, and active listening. Ability to read, interpret, and write technical materials.
- Healthcare Operations Knowledge:Broad technical knowledge of healthcare administration and operations, including human, legal, technological, fiscal, and customer aspects of care delivery.
- Project Management:Strong project management skills, including defining objectives, identifying stakeholders, planning steps, and coordinating human, technological, and fiscal resources to achieve goals efficiently.
- Leadership:Demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, and effective coaching, teaching, and counseling skills. Ability to inspire, build confidence, forge alliances, and garner support.
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Strong decision-making ability, excellent communication, and conflict resolution skills stand out in perioperative nurse managers. The capacity to inspire teams, coordinate complex surgical services, and manage diverse stakeholders is crucial for effective perioperative nursing leadership.
Perioperative nurses specialize in patient care before, during, and after surgery, requiring deep knowledge of surgical protocols and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Their role includes managing sterile environments and patient safety, distinguishing them from general nursing positions.
Experienced perioperative nurse managers in Michigan often move into senior administrative roles, such as nursing directors or hospital operations leaders. Additional certifications and leadership training can open pathways toward executive healthcare management positions.
Affinity Search emphasizes professional growth by offering access to perioperative nurse residency programs and leadership workshops. This support helps nurse managers refine clinical and administrative skills relevant to managing perioperative services effectively.
Yes, Affinity Search’s perioperative nurse managers in Roseville navigate a diverse patient demographic and evolving surgical technologies. Balancing local healthcare regulations with organizational goals adds complexity, demanding adaptable leadership and continuous process improvement.
Perioperative Nurse Managers in Detroit typically earn between $100,000 and $150,000 annually. This range reflects the role's strategic responsibility, required licensure, and leadership expertise in managing perioperative services within competitive healthcare markets.
Roseville experiences steady demand for perioperative nurses due to its growing healthcare infrastructure. Compared to larger metro areas like Detroit, competition may be slightly less intense, but specialized skills and licensure remain key hiring determinants.
Beyond an RN license, strong candidates often hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare administration, coupled with seven years of clinical and managerial experience. Proficiency in policy development and regulatory compliance is critical in Michigan’s perioperative nursing landscape.
At Affinity Search, perioperative nurse managers collaborate closely with site chief nursing officers and administrative directors. They influence policy, oversee compliance, and guide recruitment, ensuring perioperative services align with broader hospital objectives and quality standards.
While a current Michigan RN license is mandatory, Affinity Search favors candidates with certifications in perioperative nursing or healthcare management. These credentials demonstrate advanced expertise, enhancing leadership effectiveness within perioperative services.
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