Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services

Clinical Management Consultants; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services in Southern California. The role oversees a high-visibility OR program with a focus on innovation, excellence, and career-defining impact within a premier acute care hospital.

You will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and collaborate with nursing leadership, anesthesia, sterile processing, and supply chain to ensure continuous improvement, accreditation readiness, and staff

Qualifications

• Experience leading OR/perioperative services in a hospital setting.
• Strong focus on patient safety, quality metrics, and accreditation readiness.
• Proven ability to mentor leaders and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7 operations for the OR perioperative program, optimize block scheduling and throughput.
• Advance infection prevention, safety, and quality metrics with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee budget stewardship, staff development, governance, and accreditation preparation.

Job description

— take the helm of a high-visibility surgical leadership role at a premier Southern California acute care hospital. The Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services will guide a dynamic OR program where innovation, excellence, and career-defining impact converge.

Why this organization stands out

The Nurse Manager of Operating Room Surgical Services will join a hospital celebrated for patient safety and quality, advanced perioperative technologies, and sustained community trust. This organization pairs state-of-the-art hybrid operating rooms, robotic-assisted platforms, enhanced recovery pathways, and real-time perioperative analytics with a culture committed to evidence-based practice, accreditation readiness, and continuous improvement. The Nurse Manager of Operating Room and PACU will benefit from a progressive EHR, smart supply chain systems, and a learning environment that supports certifications, clinical research, and nurse-led innovation—all backed by community partnerships and philanthropic support that fuel meaningful programs inside and beyond the OR.

Structure, support, and collaborative responsibilities

The Nurse Manager of Operating Room Surgery Services will report to the Director of Perioperative Services in close collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer, surgical service line leaders, anesthesia, sterile processing, and materials management. With assistant nurse managers, experienced charge RNs, a perioperative educator, informatics resources, and business analytics partners, the Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services will steer 24/7 operations, optimize block scheduling and OR throughput, elevate patient and staff safety, champion infection prevention, and drive quality metrics, accreditation compliance, budget stewardship, and staff development. In a collegial culture of friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team, the Nurse Manager of Operating Room and PACU will mentor emerging leaders, advance shared governance, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration that turns great ideas into great outcomes.

Southern California lifestyle

The Nurse Manager of Operating Room and Perianesthesia Services will thrive in a region where coastal sunsets, mountain trails, and desert getaways are all within reach, offering year-round sunshine and effortless weekend adventures. From live concerts, museum exhibitions, and award-winning theater to iconic attractions and pro sports, the Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services will enjoy an unmatched blend of culture and recreation. Vibrant neighborhoods, farmer’s markets, and a globally inspired dining scene—from legendary street tacos to Michelin-starred cuisine—create a lifestyle that keeps the Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services energized on and off the clock.

Compensation, benefits, and next steps

The Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services will receive a competitive compensation package up to $200,000, along with a comprehensive suite of health benefits, retirement savings with employer contributions, generous paid time off, continuing education and certification support, and potential relocation assistance.