Supervisor Surgical Services

Location & Schedule

Murfresboro, TN – Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford, Surgical Services Department. Full-time, day shift.

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Operational Oversight: Supervise daily operating room (OR) activities and oversee processes to ensure the efficient, effective, and safe delivery of health services.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with physicians, leadership, and staff to streamline operations and resource utilization, while managing the hiring, training, and professional development of team members.
• Clinical Quality & Communication: Maintain clinical competency to support direct patient care while facilitating clear communication between the OR and other units to proactively resolve delivery issues.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
  • One of the following required (obtained prior to hire or job transfer):
    • Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification.
    • Registered Nurse.
    • Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Associates who hired/transferred before 04/30/2018 are not required to hold certification.
    • Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA). Per Tennessee Code (TCA) 68-57-101(a), non-certified applicants must have 18 months of surgical technologist experience in the 3 years preceding 5/21/07; or began the appropriate surgical technologist training prior to 5/21/07 and completed by 5/21/10.
• Education: High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Preferred qualifications

• One of the following: Registered Nurse; Certified Registered Nurse specializing in First Assistant credentialed from the National Assistant at Surgery Certification; Surgical Assistant credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or Surgical Tech credentialed from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.