OR Manager

Dignity Health; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Nursing Manager to lead and mentor our nursing team, overseeing clinical operations and patient care. You will drive professional development, uphold high standards, and ensure efficient unit performance.

The role requires strong accountability, superior communication, and the ability to navigate challenges while maintaining high patient care. This position offers on-site work with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in nursing (BSN) is required.
• Registered Nurse: CA (RN:CA) license is required.
• Minimum three years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Guide and empower the nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through growth and operational excellence.
• Lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and unit goals.
• Manage the resources and daily activities of the nursing department, assist in training staff, coordinate shifts, and provide patient care as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Nursing experience

BLS CPR

RN CA

Education

Bachelor of Science

RN CA license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Nursing Manager, you will be a dynamic leader, guiding and empowering our nursing team to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care through continuous growth and operational excellence.

Every day, you will lead and mentor Registered Nurses, oversee clinical operations, and advocate for patient and team needs, driving professional development and achieving unit goals.

To be successful in this role, you will embody accountability and confidence with superior communication skills for all interactions. You'll skillfully navigate challenges, ensuring individual performance and overall unit success.

Manages the resources and daily activities of a nursing department while ensuring environmental factors support high standards of patient care. Assists in the training and development of new and existing staff members. Creates and maintains an environment that is conducive to learning transfer. Coordinates the activities of the unit for each shift and directs, organizes, and assigns work to the nursing staff. Provides patient care as needed.

Job Requirements

Required:

• Bachelors Of Science
• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience
• one (1) year of leadership experience
• Basic Life Support - CPR (BLS-CPR)
• Registered Nurse: CA (RN:CA)
• Magnet Hospital: BSN

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1941, Dignity Health - Dominican Hospital is a 188-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Cruz, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a Family Birthing Center. Additionally, Dominican Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care.

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Pay Range

$96.01 - $122.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.