Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager to oversee perioperative nursing services in a high-volume surgical setting. You will manage staff, hire and train, schedule, coach, and conduct performance reviews while aligning care plans with policy and departmental goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nursing, RN licensure, and 2–5 years of experience, with supervisory background preferred, in a safety-sensitive OR environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and RN licensure.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage staff, coordinate patient care, and support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Staff management: hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, disciplinary actions
• Developing and implementing patient care plans based on assessments and treatments
• Ensuring department productivity aligns with operational goals
• Managing staffing needs, scheduling, payroll, and staff communication
• Supporting departmental budget adherence and resource management
• Promoting safety and compliance in a fast-paced surgical environment

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

Role Overview

This position is for an Assistant Nurse Manager in a high-volume, Level One Trauma Center, responsible for overseeing perioperative nursing services in a busy surgical environment. The role involves managing staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, disciplinary actions, and conducting performance reviews. The manager will coordinate patient care plans, ensure compliance with policies, and support departmental operational and financial goals. Responsibilities also include managing 30 direct reports, overseeing staff productivity, and participating in budget development. Prior leadership experience in OR settings is preferred, with a background in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery advantageous. The role demands strong clinical judgment, team management skills, and the ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment. A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, RN licensure, and 2-5 years of experience are required, with additional experience and supervisory background preferred.

Key Duties Include

• Staff management: hiring, training, performance evaluation, coaching, disciplinary actions
• Developing and implementing patient care plans based on assessments and treatments
• Ensuring department productivity aligns with operational goals
• Managing staffing needs, scheduling, payroll, and staff communication
• Supporting departmental budget adherence and resource management
• Promoting safety and compliance in a fast-paced surgical environment

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and RN licensure
• 2-5 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred
• Strong leadership, clinical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage staff, coordinate patient care, and support operational excellence