Nurse Manager Operating Room really yeah

Clinical Management Consultants; California; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants' client, a California acute care hospital in the San Joaquin Valley, seeks an Experienced Nurse Manager in the Operating Room to lead a busy perioperative team and advance patient care.

The OR Nurse Manager will oversee surgical services across a 200-bed facility with diverse specialties, mentor staff, ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and ongoing quality improvement, while collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience leading perioperative nursing teams and programs.
• Strong focus on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement.
• Collaborative leadership with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and interdisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surgical services and daily OR operations in a 200-bed acute care hospital.
• Mentor and develop OR nurses; support clinical education and orientation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, safety standards, and evidence-based perioperative practices.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and technicians to optimize throughput and outcomes.

Job description

Nurse Manager Operating Room: Lead surgical excellence, inspire a talented perioperative team, and advance patient care at a respected acute care hospital in California's vibrant San Joaquin Valley!

This community-focused healthcare organization is recognized for clinical quality, patient safety, and compassionate care. The Surgical Services Nurse Manager will join a forward-thinking hospital investing in advanced surgical technologies, robotic capabilities, and evidence-based practices. Strong community support, ongoing quality achievements, and a culture of professional development contribute to the organization’s trusted regional reputation. Collaborative leadership and meaningful opportunities for nursing innovation make this an outstanding destination for an experienced perioperative leader.

The Perioperative Nurse Manager will oversee surgical services within a well-equipped, 200-bed acute care hospital. The department is immediately prepared to meet the needs of surgical patients through modern operating rooms, advanced equipment, and coordinated perioperative care. Key specialties include bariatric, colorectal, ENT, general, neurosurgery, open-heart, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic, robotic, urology, and vascular surgery. Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery further strengthen the hospital’s comprehensive surgical program. This high-performing environment offers broad clinical variety and significant opportunities to advance operating room quality, efficiency, and outcomes.

Reporting to OR Nurse Director, the Surgery Nurse Manager will receive strong administrative support while directing daily operations, staffing, workflow, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and patient safety. Responsibilities include mentoring friendly operating room nurses, supporting clinical education, managing resources, and promoting evidence-based perioperative standards. The OR Nursing Manager will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, technicians, educators, and a diverse multidisciplinary healthcare team. This leadership role will foster employee engagement, operational excellence, and seamless care throughout the surgical experience.

The OR Nursing Manager will enjoy life in California’s San Joaquin Valley, a region known for sunshine, agricultural beauty, welcoming communities, and a relaxed lifestyle. Outdoor recreation includes hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, and convenient access to scenic foothills, national parks, lakes, and mountain destinations. Live concerts, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, cultural attractions, and family-friendly entertainment create activities throughout the year. The region’s celebrated farm-to-table cuisine, diverse restaurants, approachable cost of living, and central California location offer an appealing balance of career growth and personal enjoyment.

The Operating Room Nurse Manager will receive competitive compensation and a full suite of health and retirement benefits.