Assistant Nurse Manager: Operating Room

North Memorial Health; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

Shift differential pay

STI bonus eligible 10%

Job summary

North Memorial Health is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee operating room clinical and operational activities. You will lead the perioperative team, drive patient care quality, and partner with surgeons and anesthesia to ensure efficient operations.

The role emphasizes onboarding, education, and leadership presence to support staff and patients in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current RN license in Minnesota; BLS; ACLS as applicable to perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and oversight of clinical and operational activities within the Operating Room.
• Provide day-to-day leadership of the perioperative team and assume operational responsibility in the manager’s absence.
• Lead onboarding and orientation from initial hire through completion.
• Develop orientation plans and monitor progression toward milestones.
• Coordinate and support preceptors and competency validation.
• Maintain education requirements and support education on new procedures and equipment.
• Partner with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to identify educational needs.

Skills

OR nursing experience

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Why North Memorial Health?

At North Memorial Health, you’re part of an inclusive health team that is rooted in our values: Advocate Courageously, Rally Together, Respect Uniqueness and Create Impact. Empathy and care are at the heart of North’s culture which is designed to actively support each team member’s wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower patients to achieve their best health.

Our health system encompasses two hospital locations in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove as well as a network of 23 clinics which includes 13 primary clinics, 6 specialty clinics, 4 urgent care/urgency centers and emergency care offerings covering five counties. Our Robbinsdale Hospital, established in 1954, is a 385-bed facility recognized as the top Level 1 Trauma center for 25 years, as well as serving as a Level II pediatric trauma center. Our Maple Grove Hospital was established in 2009, is a 134-bed facility recognized as a top hospital in the state for Women and Children Care, with a Level III NICU, and is the largest Family Birth Center in the state (:5,000 deliveries per year and over 60,000 babies delivered). Both have been named to the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals® list, 2023 Women’s Choice Award Best Hospitals list.

Benefits the North Way!

As North Memorial Health is a non-profit organization you are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Most part-time and all full-time positions are eligible for benefits.

• Health & Welfare Benefit Packages
• 401k Retirement Match or Pension Plan, based on workgroup eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Plans
• Adoption Reimbursement up to $3000 per child
• Child Care Discount Program with New Horizon 10% off weekly childcare tuition
• Education/Tuition Reimbursement
• 24/7 Fitness Center Access for all benefit eligible team members

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At North Memorial Health we recognize that the strength of our team lies in our diversity and make every effort to embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person on our team. We strive to ensure that everyone feels like they are a valuable part of our community, with initiatives that reinforce our belief in diversity, equity, and inclusivity, to promote a workforce that enables authenticity, as we want to be our best when providing effective services to our patients. We acknowledge and celebrate the unique traditions, backgrounds, languages, beliefs, and customs of our community, and want everyone to feel welcome. Through our DE&I initiatives we hope to dispel myths, assumptions, and acts of implicit bias.

About This Position

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and oversight of clinical and operational activities within the Operating Room. This role ensures delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient care while driving operational efficiency, staff engagement, and financial stewardship.

In partnership with the Nurse Manager, the ANM provides day-to-day leadership of the perioperative team and assumes full operational responsibility in the manager’s absence. The role integrates clinical expertise, leadership, and operational management to achieve patient care, quality, and organizational performance goals.

Lead onboarding and orientation from initial hire through completion.

Develop individualized orientation plans and monitor progression toward established milestones.

Coordinate and support preceptors, including preceptor development and expectations.

Maintain and facilitate competency validation and annual education requirements.

Identify learning or performance gaps during orientation and coordinate timely interventions with the Nurse Manager.

Support education related to new procedures, equipment, technology, policies, and practice changes.

Partner with surgeons, anesthesia, SPD, nursing leadership, and other clinical experts to identify educational needs.

Provide visible frontline leadership and clinical support during periods of operational need.

Support retention by improving consistency of the onboarding and transition-to-practice experience.

Maintain appropriate education metrics such as orientation progression, competency completion, preceptor capacity, and educational needs.

Support other procedural areas in education and competency (L&D, APU, IR, etc) and partner closely with PPDE.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Clinical & Operational Leadership

• Clinical expertise in perioperative practice
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
• Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards

People Leadership

• Staff engagement, coaching, and performance management
• Team building and conflict resolution
• Ability to influence and collaborate across disciplines

Business & Strategic Acumen

• Understanding of financial drivers, productivity, and operational metrics
• Ability to translate strategy into operational execution
• Continuous improvement mindset

Communication

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, physicians, and leadership
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.
• Must be able to read, write and speak effectively in English.

Licensure/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field; experience may be substituted for part of preferred educational qualifications as appropriate.
• Current RN license in Minnesota
• BLS required; advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS) as applicable to perioperative setting

The North Memorial Health System is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may still be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Work Group: Non Contract

Hours per two week pay period: 80

Shift: Days 8 hours

Weekend Requirement: None

Call Requirement: Occasional Call

Remote or On-site: On-site

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility: Health insurance benefits are available for this position. North Memorial Health offers multiple health plans based on work group eligibility.

Salary Range: R37 ($69.83 - $87.29), based on experience

Shift Differential: Compensation may include shift differential pay depending on the position and shift worked.

STI Bonus Eligible: True 10%

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position