Assistant Nurse Manager – Operating Room

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager to provide direct patient care in a surgical setting while supporting the surgical team to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The role partners with nursing staff on hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations and professional development, and helps drive staffing, budgets, and compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN license and nursing diploma or ADN.
• 2–5 years of experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing staff and supervise day-to-day operations.
• Oversee patient care plans and ensure quality outcomes.
• Support staffing, budgeting, and productivity goals.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Budget adherence

Staffing & payroll

Education

RN license

Nursing diploma or ADN

BSN preferred

Job description

This role involves providing direct patient care in a surgical setting, ensuring safety and sterility, and collaborating with the surgical team to achieve high-quality outcomes.

The Assistant Nurse Manager supports team management activities such as hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, and professional development. They assist with departmental productivity, budget adherence, resource management, and promote compliance with organizational standards.

Key responsibilities include managing staff, overseeing patient care plans, ensuring operational goals are met, and contributing to staffing and budget development. They handle staffing, payroll, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions to maintain team efficiency.

Qualifications include a nursing diploma or associate’s degree, RN license, and 2-5 years of experience; BSN and 5-10 years of experience are preferred. Leadership experience is beneficial, with a focus on staff management and clinical excellence.

Ideal candidates possess strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.