Perioperative Nurse Manager: OR Leadership & Improvement

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services at Keck Hospital. The role provides 24-hour accountability for patient care quality, operational efficiency, and HR management within the department.

The candidate will collaborate with the Administrative Director Perioperative Services to coordinate activities, plan long-term clinical strategies, and oversee scheduling, documentation, and performance improvement programs that enhance patient experience and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; CA RN license.
• 5+ years OR/acute hospital RN experience; capital expenditure, case management and operating budget understanding.
• Proficiency in OR information systems; computer literacy in Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical resource management across intradepartmental and hospital-wide levels.
• Ensures maximum revenue utilization through accurate chargeable supply processes.
• Maintains adherence to operational financial plans and performance improvement programs.
• Plans staff development, cross-training, and staffing to support safe, cost-effective care.
• Leads, mentors, and coaches charge nurses and frontline staff within Shared Governance and Magnet initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Outlook

Word

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

OR information system experience

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services at Keck Hospital. The role provides 24-hour accountability for patient care quality, operational efficiency, and HR management within the department.

The candidate will collaborate with the Administrative Director Perioperative Services to coordinate activities, plan long-term clinical strategies, and oversee scheduling, documentation, and performance improvement programs that enhance patient experience and safety.