Operating Room Nurse Manager

Clinical Management Consultants; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinical Management Consultants is seeking a Nurse Manager Operating Room (OR) in a prestigious Northern California hospital to drive perioperative excellence through engaged teams and optimized daily operations. This role steers the surgical schedule with a focus on outcomes, safety, and efficiency, reporting to the Director of Surgical Services.

The ideal candidate will lead a multidisciplinary perioperative team in a 7-OR, high-volume setting, ensuring excellence in perioperative and recovery

Qualifications

• Operational leadership and staff development are essential.
• Ability to optimize productivity, staffing, workflow, and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee efficient daily OR operations and support accurate surgical scheduling.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inpatient surgical and procedural services across the department.
• Mentor and precept staff; hold team members accountable for clinical, operational, and service expectations.
• Align staffing and competencies with changing case mix; foster a culture of safety and collaboration.
• Track performance indicators, drive quality, efficiency and patient-safety goals.

Job description

Join a distinguished Northern California hospital as the Nurse Manager Operating Room OR and promote perioperative excellence by developing engaged teams, strengthening daily operations, and consistently delivering outstanding surgical outcomes.

Taking on the Nurse Manager Perioperative Services role means joining a 150-bed, Joint Commission-accredited, stroke-certified hospital. The hospital can receive transfers by helicopter, although it is not designated as a trauma center. This respected organization embraces advanced surgical technology, professional development, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement. Known for patient safety, excellent clinical outcomes, and strong community partnerships, the hospital offers an award-winning environment where innovation and collaboration are highly valued.

The inpatient Surgical Services department includes 7 operating rooms, more than 30 FTEs, and approximately 30 cases per day. Major service lines include high-volume endoscopy, total joint procedures, integrated cath lab services, interventional radiology, an advanced open-heart program, and a broad range of general surgeries. The Nurse Manager of the Operating Room will oversee efficient daily operations, support the precise execution of the surgical schedule, and help ensure exceptional perioperative and recovery care. This leader will also manage and coordinate multidisciplinary inpatient surgical and procedural services across the department.

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services, the RN Manager OR will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, technologists, imaging specialists, and other members of a high-performing perioperative team. This frontline leader will provide clear structure and direction, conduct daily huddles, mentor and precept staff, and hold team members accountable for clinical, operational, and service expectations. The Nurse Manager will align staffing and competencies with the changing case mix while fostering a culture of safety, inclusion, teamwork, and professional excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring strong operational leadership and the ability to improve productivity, staffing, workflow, and team performance in a fast-paced surgical environment. Key priorities will include maintaining regulatory readiness, improving supply and instrument processes, reinforcing collaboration with surgeons and anesthesia, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. The Nurse Manager Surgery will maintain productivity boards, track key performance indicators, identify performance trends, and help the department achieve measurable quality, efficiency, and patient-safety goals.

Located in the heart of Northern California’s North Bay, this opportunity combines exceptional career growth with a highly desirable lifestyle. Rolling vineyards, farm-to-table cuisine, and acclaimed wineries provide abundant culinary and cultural experiences. The area also offers redwood hiking trails, coastal getaways, bike paths, live music, art walks, and lively farmers markets. With its mild Mediterranean climate and convenient access to Bay Area amenities, this is an ideal setting for a Nurse Manager Operating Room OR to build a rewarding career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.

The Nurse Manager Surgery will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.