Service Line Manager

Job Title: Service Line Manager

Location: Morris Cancer Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000224011

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Service Line Manager Surgical Oncology

Location: RWJ University Hospital Morris Cancer Center and Main Operating Room in New Brunswick, NJ

Department: Perioperative Services

Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week

Shift: Primarily Day Shift; flexible hours with On-Call Leadership Coverage

Position Summary

The Service Line Manager for Surgical Oncology is responsible for the daily clinical and operational management of the Surgical Oncology service line within the Morris Cancer Center Operating Rooms,

This leader serves as the central liaison between surgeons, anesthesiologists, nursing, and support teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care for oncology patients,

The SLM plays a critical role in maintaining clinical excellence, optimizing throughput, and ensuring that workflows and resources align with institutional standards and the strategic goals of RWJ University Hospital and the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey,

Essential Functions

Clinical & Operational Leadership

Oversees daily surgical oncology case flow, collaborating with anesthesia, surgical teams, and perioperative leadership to ensure smooth operations,

Maintains clinical expertise and demonstrates leadership presence within the operating room environment,

Ensures delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care consistent with RWJUH and AORN standards,

Monitors room readiness, equipment availability, and case preparedness to support timely starts and efficient turnover,

Serves as point of contact and traffic control for real-time clinical decision-making in Surgical Oncology cases,

Human Resources & Financial Management

Participates in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new team members in collaboration with the OR Director and Assistant Director,

Mentors and supports professional development of nursing and technical staff within the service line,

Conducts performance evaluations, identifies growth opportunities, and promotes accountability and engagement,

Manages service line supplies and capital needs within budgetary parameters; collaborates on cost-containment and resource utilization strategies,

Quality, Education, and Performance Improvement

Leads quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing outcomes, efficiency, and patient satisfaction,

Reviews policies and procedures for alignment with AORN, AAMI, TJC, and NJDHSS standards,

Implements corrective action plans for metrics not meeting established goals e,

g,

, First Case On-Time Starts, Turnaround Time, Case Volume Growth,

Supports ongoing staff education, competency validation, and orientation in collaboration with the Perioperative Educator,

Ensures adherence to evidence-based practice and integrates current research findings into clinical processes,

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Collaborates with physicians, anesthesia, sterile processing, and oncology services to coordinate case prioritization and surgical throughput,

Actively participates in service line meetings, operational huddles, and multidisciplinary planning sessions,

Provides transparent communication between front-line staff, surgeons, and perioperative leadership,

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Minimum of 2 years of operating room experience

Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills

Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications

Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

CNOR certification

Preferred:

Master of Science in Nursing or related healthcare leadership field

Prior experience as a charge nursgement, and throughput optimization metrics

Key Competencies

Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and situational awareness in the surgical environment

Communicates effectively across disciplines and levels of leadership

Promotes a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork

Exhibits professionalism and serves as a role model for RWJUH values