Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to lead clinical and operational activities on a shift under the unit director's supervision. The ANM coordinates planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating patient care to meet professional standards and regulatory requirements in a hospital setting.

The role requires a California RN with a BSN and BLS certification, with strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BS or BSN) and current California RN license.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: recent acute care clinical experience, OR leadership, and shared governance experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical and operational activities within the assigned shift.
• Support the planning and evaluation of unit services.
• Ensure compliance with policies, clinical priorities, and regulatory standards.
• Coach, mentor, and collaborate with staff to promote quality healthcare.
• Provide managerial presence across shifts to support staff and patient safety.

Skills

BLS certification

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

RN license (CA)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BS or BSN)

Job description

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Role Overview

The Assistant Nurse Manager is a registered nurse responsible for managing clinical and operational activities within a designated shift under the supervision of the unit director/manager. This leadership role involves supporting planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating services, ensuring compliance with professional standards and regulatory requirements. The ANM oversees both clinical and non‑clinical caregivers, provides coaching and mentorship, and collaborates to deliver high‑quality patient care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily clinical and operational activities within the assigned shift
• Support the planning and evaluation of unit services
• Ensure compliance with policies, clinical priorities, and regulatory standards
• Coach, mentor, and collaborate with staff to promote quality healthcare
• Provide managerial presence across shifts to support staff and patient safety

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BS or BSN); current California RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Preferred: recent acute care clinical experience, operating room leadership, and shared governance experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

Key Attributes

• Leadership in clinical settings and staff management
• Commitment to excellent patient care and regulatory compliance
• Ability to mentor and develop team members
• Adaptability to variable shifts and fast‑paced environments