Perioperative Nurse Leader – OR

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks a Staff Nurse Leader for the Main Operating Room to coordinate clinical functions and nursing practice, delivering high-quality patient care during operative procedures. The role requires leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to education for OR staff, physicians, and students.

The position emphasizes directing daily activities, ensuring standards of care, and acting as a resource and role model across interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership in the last three years across roles and responsibilities
• Teaching/education/in-service skills required
• Knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, infection control, body mechanics, and age-related acuity levels

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical functions, nursing practice and standards of care for the OR service
• Lead daily activities and plan, direct, and evaluate OR nursing practices
• Provide patient care as the clinical expert and resource to colleagues, staff, physicians, patients and students

Skills

Leadership

Teaching/education

Infection control

Aseptic technique

Shift flexibility

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CNOR Certification

Job description

UCI Health seeks a Staff Nurse Leader for the Main Operating Room to coordinate clinical functions and nursing practice, delivering high-quality patient care during operative procedures. The role requires leadership, clinical expertise, and a commitment to education for OR staff, physicians, and students.

The position emphasizes directing daily activities, ensuring standards of care, and acting as a resource and role model across interdisciplinary teams.