Nurse Manager- Operating Room

Astrana Health; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrana Health in Tustin, CA is seeking an OR Nurse Manager to provide 24/7 operational and clinical leadership for the operating room. You will oversee patient care delivery, staffing, quality outcomes, and financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes collaboration across departments, workforce management including recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and staff development, and fostering a culture of safety and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in California.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing in an acute care setting.
• 1+ year in leadership, charge nurse, supervisory, or management role.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Knowledge of staffing and workforce planning to meet clinical needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and sustain an effective, patient-centered care model in the OR.
• Drive staffing, scheduling, onboarding, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Foster collaboration across departments to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Clinical Nursing

Quality Improvement

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

BSN

Job description

Compensation: $122,000 - $188,000 / year

Department: 7420-Operating Room

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Description

The OR Nurse Manager provides 24/7 operational and clinical leadership for assigned unit(s), maintaining accountability for patient care delivery, staffing, quality outcomes, and financial performance. This role ensures compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards while fostering a culture of continuous performance improvement, patient safety, and clinical excellence.

Our Values:

• Put Patients First
• Empower Entrepreneurial Provider and Care Teams
• Operate with Integrity & Excellence
• Be Innovative
• Work As One Team

What You’ll Do

The Nurse Manager is responsible for developing and sustaining an effective, patient-centered care delivery model that aligns with evidence-based practice and organizational goals. By implementing strategic initiatives, operational processes, and quality standards, the Nurse Manager supports key departmental and organizational priorities, including quality of care, patient experience, patient safety, employee engagement, and operational efficiency.

Additionally, the Nurse Manager promotes collaborative and collegial relationships across departments and disciplines to enhance care coordination and achieve optimal patient outcomes. The role provides leadership in all aspects of workforce management, including recruitment, onboarding, coaching, staff development, performance management, employee relations, corrective action, scheduling, payroll administration, and succession planning. Through strong leadership and accountability, the Nurse Manager fosters a positive work environment that supports professional growth, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of California.
• At least two (2) years of clinical nursing knowledge and experience in an acute care hospital setting, including at least one (1) year in a formal leadership, charge nurse, supervisory, or management role.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of patient acuity classification systems, staffing methodologies, and workforce planning to meet the clinical needs of the patient population.
• Strong understanding of nursing standards of practice, regulatory requirements, quality improvement principles, and patient safety initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive operational excellence, and foster a collaborative, patient-centered care environment.

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• Our organization follows an in person work structure where the expectation is to work onsite on a weekly basis. The hospital is located at 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affine Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.