RN Assistant Unit Manager, OR - Surgical Services

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

MemorialCare in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RN Assistant Unit Manager to lead the operating room team during day shifts. The role emphasizes operational oversight, Lean initiatives, patient safety, and cross‑functional collaboration with physicians.

The ideal candidate has an RN license in California, a BSN, and 2+ years of OR leadership experience, with CPR/AED certification and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current California RN license required.
• BSN degree required.
• 2+ years of OR experience required.
• Supervisor/leadership experience preferred.
• BLS CPR & AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Models an interdisciplinary approach and collaborates with physician partners to achieve optimal operational efficiency.
• Supports MemorialCare initiatives.
• Promotes the advancement of the nursing profession.
• Fosters employee engagement, inspiring loyalty and leading by example.
• Creates a supportive and healthy work environment through clinical and administrative leadership and expertise.
• Embraces a Lean mindset and uses the plan-do-study-act (PDSA) cycle.
• Promotes a culture of safety through assessment and intervention and evaluating outcomes.
• Ensures high-quality, cost-effective patient care and service excellence.
• Manages department financial targets via daily operations.
• Supports organizational excellence and nursing leadership development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

OR experience

Leadership

Lean methodology

Communication

Education

BSN degree

RN license

CPR AED certified

Job description

MemorialCare in Long Beach, CA is seeking an RN Assistant Unit Manager to lead the operating room team during day shifts. The role emphasizes operational oversight, Lean initiatives, patient safety, and cross‑functional collaboration with physicians.

The ideal candidate has an RN license in California, a BSN, and 2+ years of OR leadership experience, with CPR/AED certification and strong communication skills.