Nurse Manager Cardiovascular (CVOR) Operating Room $25K Sign-On

ChristianaCare has been ranked as the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. ChristianaCare received an overall grade of A, as well as an A for its dedication to price transparency. Would you like to be part of an organization that continues to strive to be the best? We are pleased to share an opportunity for an expert Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Manager to join our team at the Newark campus. This role involves overseeing the overall administrative direction for the clinical practice of nursing and delivery of high quality and cost-effective care to all patients utilizing the services of the Christiana Hospital Cardiovascular and Hybrid OR. Assumes 24-hour responsibility and accountability for all aspects of daily operational activity. ChristianaCare Benefits Incredible Work/Life benefits include an annual membership to access to backup care services for dependents through retirement planning services, financial mentor, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and excellent discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more! We also provide tuition assistance for degreed programs, and for some Nursing programs, we offer to pre-pay. Our medical/dental/vision benefits are available to our caregivers on their first day of employment! And we offer two different mechanisms for planning for your retirement, a 403(b) and a defined contribution plan. Position details: Manages all nursing and technical personnel in the department. Assesses competency of staff. Assumes responsibility for scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary action, transfer, promotion, and termination, salary adjustment, hiring and training of new employees. Demonstrates understanding and application of CCHS Core Values in daily work. Functions as a highly visible role model, demonstrating quality expertise and professional behavior which supports professional development of the staff and the strategic goals of CCHS. Identifies and develops strategies to improve knowledge base and professionalism of staff. Works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager, Program Managers, and Assistant Nurse Managers of the Christiana Hospital Operating Room and HVIS/Structural Heart. Identifies potential future leaders and engages in succession planning. Analyzes administrative and operational functions; implements appropriate changes and system improvements. Develops implements and monitors performance improvement and patient safety initiatives. Recommends departmental structure and staffing to support the needs of the organization. Delegates unit responsibilities as appropriate. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the Department of Surgery, Department of Anesthesia, other perioperative services departments, other CCHS departments, and physician office practices. Prepares annual capital and operating budgets in partnership with the OR Nurse Manager Analyzes monthly expenditures and develops plans to offset variances. Identifies new program and service opportunities for the department and or perioperative services. Acts as a liaison with other hospital departments to enhance program development and improve clinical excellence. Education and experience requirements: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing BSN required, Master's Degree required (nursing, healthcare, or business management preferred) Five years of appropriate clinical and leadership experience Current RN licensure in the State of DE. Cardiovascular Operating Room experience required Participation in professional nursing activities. Current approved specialty certification required, CNOR preferred. BLS required. Annual Compensation Range $121,180.80 - $193,897.60This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location: Newark, Delaware, US

Posted Date: 11/12/2025