Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

Vetted Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for a high-volume Level One Trauma Center specializing in cardiac and complex surgical care. You will oversee patient care, staff management, and departmental operations in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, and coordinating care while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. A BSN and RN license are required, with 2–5 years of supervisory experience preferred to lead a 30-person team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• RN license is essential.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred, with 5-10 years of experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, scheduling, hiring, training, coaching, disciplinary actions, and evaluations.
• Lead a team of about 30 direct reports, ensuring productivity and goal alignment.
• Develop staffing plans, support budget adherence, and respond to operational changes.
• Coordinate patient care and document per policy, ensuring age/developmental needs are met.
• Lead communications, conduct performance reviews, and support staff development.
• Ensure safety compliance in a safety-sensitive environment.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Performance evaluation

Workflow coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Role Overview

This position is for an Assistant Nurse Manager in a high-volume, Level One Trauma Center specializing in cardiac and complex surgical care. The role involves overseeing patient care, staff management, and departmental operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage staff scheduling, hiring, training, coaching, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations.
• Lead a team of approximately 30 direct reports, ensuring productivity and alignment with departmental goals.
• Develop and implement staffing plans, support budget adherence, and respond to operational changes.
• Coordinate patient care, ensuring interventions meet age and developmental needs, and document according to policy.
• Lead communication efforts, conduct performance reviews, and support staff professional development.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including working in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• RN license essential.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience; supervisory experience preferred, with 5-10 years of experience beneficial.
• Leadership skills in staff management, performance evaluation, and workflow coordination.

Additional Information

• Experience in perioperative or cardiac services is advantageous.
• Eligible for bonus and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, retirement, and tuition assistance.
• This safety-sensitive position requires alertness and adherence to safety protocols.