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Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services

Baystate Health · Westfield, Massachusetts

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Interview prep

Prepare examples of OR throughput fixes, staffing under census swings, serious safety events, and how you partner with physicians. Ask how Baystate’s current financial and tech initiatives affect perioperative priorities at Westfield and systemwide.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you already lead surgical or procedural nursing and want system-scale complexity in western Massachusetts. Weaker fit if you want pure bedside care or a quiet, non-union, non-pressured budget environment.

Day in the role

As Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services, you would typically oversee OR/pre-op/PACU operations for Baystate: staffing and skill mix, throughput and on-time starts, safety and regulatory readiness, surgeon and anesthesia coordination, and coaching charge nurses through a high-acuity surgical day.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize perioperative operations fluency (block time, sterile processing handoffs, infection control), labor and acuity staffing, quality metrics, conflict resolution with surgeons/teams, and change leadership when EHR or process initiatives land on the unit.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No—the listing is on-site in Westfield, Massachusetts for perioperative services leadership.

What does Baystate Health do?

It is a regional health system serving western Massachusetts; public updates also note EHR collaboration work and recent financial/staffing news.

What certifications are required in the data?

None were provided in the certification set for this listing; confirm RN licensure and any perioperative leadership credentials on the official posting.

Company facts (cached)

Website: baystatehealth.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Baystatehealth seeks a Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services for its Westfield, Massachusetts location. This full-time leadership role centers on guiding surgical nursing operations and elevating care standards for patients undergoing procedures. About This Position The Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services at Baystatehealth in Westfield, Massachusetts holds responsibility for the full scope of perioperative nursing leadership in a full-time capacity. Professionals drawn to Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services jobs in Westfield, Massachusetts will find an environment focused on integrating clinical excellence with operational oversight, staff guidance, and consistent delivery of safe surgical experiences across the care continuum. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Oversee daily clinical and administrative operations within preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing areas Create and adjust staffing models that match nursing resources to procedure volumes and patient acuity Guide performance development through coaching sessions, competency assessments, and constructive feedback for team members Coordinate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and support staff to streamline care transitions and procedure readiness Review and act on departmental metrics covering patient safety, turnaround efficiency, and satisfaction indicators Control unit-level expenditures by monitoring supply utilization, forecasting needs, and aligning resources with budget goals Maintain full compliance with nursing practice regulations, facility policies, and external accreditation expectations Drive targeted process improvements and educational activities that strengthen perioperative service quality What We're Looking For Unencumbered Registered Nurse license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bachelor of Science in Nursing credential; graduate-level nursing education viewed as beneficial Solid foundation of hands-on perioperative clinical experience in an acute care setting Documented success in prior nursing supervisory, charge-nurse, or management responsibilities Advanced skills in communication, prioritization, and problem-solving under time-sensitive conditions Working knowledge of perioperative best practices and standards promulgated by professional nursing bodies Demonstrated ability to cultivate collaborative, high-performing teams focused on patient-centered outcomes More About Baystatehealth Baystatehealth is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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