Assistant Nurse Manager – Operating Room

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an experienced nursing leader to manage surgical nursing staff and drive quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee recruitment, training, performance evaluations, and development while aligning staffing and budgets with department goals.

The role requires RN licensure, preferably a BSN, and substantial leadership experience. You will collaborate across teams to ensure safe, sterile surgical care and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; BSN and leadership experience preferred.
• Must be able to lead nursing staff, with strong critical thinking.
• Experience in fast-paced surgical environment a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care and personnel management.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Assist in budgeting and monitor expenses to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with standards while delivering patient-centered care.
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

• Manage surgical nursing staff, including hiring, training, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Support departmental staffing, budgeting, productivity, and resource management to meet operational goals.
• Provide direct patient care in a surgical environment, ensuring safety, sterility, and high-quality outcomes.
• Collaborate with the surgical team to develop and implement care plans tailored to patient needs.
• Oversee staff scheduling, payroll, and disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Qualifications include RN licensure, with a preferred BSN, 2-5 years of nursing experience, and leadership skills.
• Leadership experience and formal RN management skills are preferred for higher responsibility roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care, personnel management, equipment maintenance, and data collection.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and performance management to support department objectives.
• Assist in developing budgets and monitor expenses to meet financial targets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards while delivering patient-centered care.
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll, and disciplinary actions; conduct performance reviews and coaching.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• RN licensure required; BSN and extensive leadership experience preferred.

Key Duties

• Provide safe, sterile surgical care collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support team management activities, staffing, and departmental performance.
• Ensure high-quality patient care, staff productivity, and compliance with policies.