Assistant Nurse Manager – Operating Room

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks an Assistant Nurse Manager for its Level One Trauma Center perioperative services, overseeing cardiac, thoracic, and vascular units with responsibility for 30 direct reports. You will manage staffing, scheduling, hiring, coaching, and disciplinary actions while helping drive patient care plans and policy compliance.

The role emphasizes staff development, performance reviews, and alignment with departmental goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required.
• 2–5 years nursing experience; 5–10 years preferred.
• RN license required; supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and professional development.
• Develop and oversee staffing, budgets, and resource allocation to meet departmental goals.
• Coordinate patient care, ensuring interventions are appropriate for patients’ age and needs, and document accordingly.
• Lead staff communication, conduct performance reviews, and address disciplinary issues.
• Ensure staff productivity aligns with operational objectives, maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical Thinking

Staff Management

Patient Care Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

This position is for an Assistant Nurse Manager in a high-volume, Level One Trauma Center’s perioperative services, overseeing cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery units. Key responsibilities include staff management, scheduling, hiring, coaching, disciplinary actions, and conducting performance reviews for approximately 30 direct reports. The role involves developing and implementing patient care plans, ensuring compliance with policies, managing staffing needs, and supporting departmental operational and financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage personnel including hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and professional development.
• Develop and oversee staffing, budgets, and resource allocation to meet departmental goals.
• Coordinate patient care, ensuring interventions are appropriate for patients’ age and needs, and document accordingly.
• Lead staff communication, conduct performance reviews, and address disciplinary issues.
• Ensure staff productivity aligns with operational objectives, maintaining a safe environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Experience: 2-5 years, with preferred 5-10 years in nursing; supervisory experience preferred but not required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN)

Skills & Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage staff, coordinate patient care, and support department operations.
• Safety-conscious with a focus on quality care delivery.

Additional Information

This role offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off, supporting professional growth and well-being.