Operating Room Nurse Manager: Lead Care & Performance

Kaiser Permanente; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in the Hospital Operating Room to oversee daily operations, support patient care delivery, and ensure compliance with standards. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who excels in teamwork and performance improvement.

You will implement best practice models, supervise staff, coordinate with physicians and the health care team, allocate resources, monitor equipment and medication use, and foster open dialogue to

Qualifications

• Must have ADN and California RN license.
• Leadership experience required.
• Strong collaboration and clinical supervision skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing best practice models and patient care delivery systems.
• Support investigations into patient/family/member concerns regarding care and services.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members for optimal patient care.
• Allocate resources in assigned clinical areas for appropriate utilization.
• Supervise the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide clinical supervision.
• Delegate tasks aligned to scope of practice.
• Perform clinical duties as required.
• Monitor compliance with the Nursing Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Foster open dialogue and mentor team members for performance improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree (ADN)

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in the Hospital Operating Room to oversee daily operations, support patient care delivery, and ensure compliance with standards. This role is ideal for a collaborative leader who excels in teamwork and performance improvement.

You will implement best practice models, supervise staff, coordinate with physicians and the health care team, allocate resources, monitor equipment and medication use, and foster open dialogue to