Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Health Care Administrators Association® (HCAA); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA) seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager in a high-volume operating room to oversee patient care and staff. You will manage scheduling, hiring, and professional development while ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The role includes overseeing 23 operating rooms with upcoming expansion and daily operational performance in a busy surgical department, requiring strong leadership and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree and an active RN license.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; 5-10 years of experience.
• 2-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensure productivity aligns with operational goals and budget containment.
• Coordinate patient care plans based on assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Oversee staff scheduling and conduct performance reviews.
• Lead staff communications, meetings, and disciplinary actions when required.
• Monitor productivity and contribute to the OR's operational success.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Staff scheduling

Quality patient care

Communication

Education

Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN license

Job description

Role Overview: The Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room oversees patient care, personnel management, and equipment maintenance within a busy surgical department.

Responsibilities Include

• Managing staff hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensuring departmental productivity aligns with operational goals and budget adherence.
• Coordinating patient care plans based on assessments, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Overseeing staff scheduling, staffing needs, and conducting performance reviews.
• Leading staff communication, meeting facilitation, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Monitoring staff productivity and contributing to departmental operational success.

Qualifications & Skills

• Required: Nursing Diploma/Associate's Degree, RN license, 2-5 years of experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, 5-10 years of experience, less than 2 years of supervisory experience.

Key Duties

Managing direct reports, maintaining quality patient care, supporting staff development, and ensuring operational efficiency in a high-volume OR setting with 23 operating rooms and upcoming expansion.