Nurse Manager - OR

Position Overview:

The Nurse Manager - OR is responsible for managing 24-hour patient care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, accessible, and cost-effective care within a safe and patient-focused environment.

This role oversees clinical standards, resource budgeting, and staff development while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. This position offers full benefits, a 10% sign-on bonus, and a team-oriented environment that fosters professional growth.

Compensation:

Our client offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $180,000 to $270,000, commensurate with your experience, education, certifications, and skill set. This reflects a strong commitment to attracting top-tier talent for this pivotal role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee operations of 24-hour departments, potentially across multiple locations, ensuring high-quality patient care and compliance with Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other regulatory requirements.
• Set, implement, and maintain patient care and service standards to meet internal and client expectations.
• Design and assess processes to enhance patient care across the continuum.
• Develop and monitor budgets, optimize human and material resources, manage financial performance, and implement strategies to reduce costs and improve care quality.
• Determine and manage the appropriate staff mix, including recruitment, hiring, training, and competency maintenance.
• Ensure ongoing staff development and manage human resources, safety, and risk issues.
• Develop and oversee departmental policies, fiscal management, and quality improvement activities.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of clinical nursing experience in a relevant specialty area, plus 4 years of management, supervisory, or leadership experience.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or a direct-entry Master’s in Nursing (MSN).
• License/Certification:

• California Registered Nurse License required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Additional Requirements: Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission, and federal, state, and local regulations, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have):

• Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Two years of management experience, Magnet/shared governance experience, or experience in a bargaining environment preferred.
• Five years of recent experience managing or supervising a Main OR within the last 7 years.

REQ #: 2512