OR Leadership: Assistant Nurse Manager

The Employee Connect; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 222,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Retirement benefits

Clear path into nurse management

Job summary

The Employee Connect in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Operating Room. This leadership role supports daily surgical operations, staff development, and patient safety alongside the department manager.

You will manage the surgical schedule, mentor perioperative teams, and uphold strict sterile and safety standards while resolving conflicts and driving outcomes. Opportunity to grow into a nurse manager within a respected surgical services department.

Qualifications

• Active California Registered Nurse license.
• Solid OR nursing experience in an acute care hospital.
• Prior charge nurse or formal leadership experience.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong communication, organization, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work onsite with flexible leadership coverage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operating room operations, staffing, and case flow.
• Supervise and support perioperative nurses and surgical technicians.
• Ensure compliance with sterile technique, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia, and sterile processing on scheduling needs.
• Address staff and patient concerns and escalates issues appropriately.
• Support hiring, orientation, competency validation, and performance reviews.
• Lead quality improvement projects and track department performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

On-site work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CNOR

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

The Employee Connect in Sacramento, CA is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager for the Operating Room. This leadership role supports daily surgical operations, staff development, and patient safety alongside the department manager.

You will manage the surgical schedule, mentor perioperative teams, and uphold strict sterile and safety standards while resolving conflicts and driving outcomes. Opportunity to grow into a nurse manager within a respected surgical services department.