Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead

Clinical Management Consultants; Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead will join a quality‑focused hospital recognized for patient‑centered care, advanced surgical technologies, and strong community support.

You will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and collaborate with surgical services leadership, anesthesiologists, surgeons, RNs, and surgical technologists to coordinate daily workflow and mentor staff while promoting regulatory compliance and ongoing quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow in the operating room to optimize patient flow and safety.
• Mentor perioperative nursing staff and promote evidence-based practice.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and support quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, surgery, and surgical technology teams.
• Support efforts to maintain efficient, high‑quality patient care throughout the OR.

Job description

Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead

— step into a high-impact surgical leadership opportunity at a respected Central California medical center where clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care come together. This exciting role offers the chance to guide perioperative nursing practice and help shape exceptional operating room outcomes.

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead will join a quality-focused hospital recognized for patient-centered care, clinical achievement, advanced surgical technologies, and strong community support. Ongoing investments in modern equipment, evidence-based practices, staff development, and safety initiatives make this organization an outstanding environment for perioperative nursing leadership and long-term career growth.

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead will report to the Director of Perioperative Services and collaborate closely with surgical services leadership, anesthesiologists, surgeons, registered nurses, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals. Supported by friendly nurses and a diverse multidisciplinary team, the Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead will coordinate daily workflow, mentor staff, promote regulatory compliance, support quality improvement, and maintain efficient, safe patient care throughout the operating room.

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead will enjoy an appealing Central California lifestyle with convenient access to scenic hiking trails, lakes, mountain recreation, national parks, and weekend destinations throughout the Sierra Nevada and Central Coast. The region also features year-round sunshine, live concerts, cultural events, farmers markets, acclaimed local cuisine, nearby wineries, and welcoming communities that balance outdoor adventure with an affordable, relaxed pace of life.

The Operating Room Perioperative Services Clinical Nurse Lead may earn compensation up to $170,000, along with a full suite of health and retirement benefits designed to support personal well-being and financial security.