Nursing Manager

Confidential; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development

Job summary

Confidential, a leading outpatient surgical center in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Surgical Center Manager, RN to oversee daily operations and provide hands-on clinical leadership in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will combine strong nursing expertise with proven leadership, ensure patient care quality, regulatory compliance, and staff development while driving improvements and maintaining a safe, patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

• B SN required and CA RN license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum 2 years clinically in outpatient settings.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of AAAHC/OSHA/CMS standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as working manager and provide clinical support to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee daily operations of the surgical center for efficient workflow and patient care.
• Plan and maintain equipment, supplies, and resources per procedure needs.
• Assist providers with procedures as needed.
• Monitor quality indicators, analyze data, and report performance metrics.
• Drive process improvements for patient outcomes, safety, and operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with accreditation and safety standards.
• Maintain safe environment including radiation safety and PPE adherence.
• Participate in QA and Infection Control activities.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate staff.
• Oversee scheduling and daily workflow to optimize patient experience.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Skills

BSN

RN license CA

BLS & ACLS

2+ years nursing

leadership experience

regulatory knowledge

analytical skills

communication skills

Education

BSN degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

A leading outpatient surgical center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Surgical Center Manager, RN to oversee the daily operations of a fast-paced procedural environment. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring exceptional patient care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and staff development while serving as a hands‑on clinical resource when needed.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative nurse leader with strong clinical expertise, experience managing multidisciplinary teams, and a commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as a working manager and provide clinical support as needed to ensure seamless operations.
• Oversee the daily operations of the surgical center, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality patient care.
• Assist with planning and maintaining appropriate equipment, supplies, and resources based on procedural and physician needs.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and assist providers with procedures as appropriate.
• Monitor quality indicators, analyze data, and report on departmental performance metrics.
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on patient outcomes, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, infection control, and safety standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment, including adherence to radiation safety and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Infection Control activities.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure adequate equipment and supplies are available for daily operations.
• Recruit, hire, train, mentor, and evaluate clinical and administrative staff.
• Oversee scheduling, staffing, and daily workflow to optimize efficiency and patient experience.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and patient-centered culture.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Active California Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in an outpatient surgery center, ambulatory care, perioperative, or procedural setting preferred.
• Thorough understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards, including AAAHC, CLIA, OSHA, CMS, DEA, and applicable state regulations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in nursing assessment and intravenous therapy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to analyze clinical and operational data and implement process improvements.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead a highly skilled and collaborative team.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Supportive, patient-focused work environment.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts patient care and outcomes.

This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the organization will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.