RN Care Manager (Home Health)

tms; Simi Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

tms is seeking an RN Manager – Surgery to lead the Operating Room department with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and patient experience. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing teams to sustain perioperative excellence and drive continuous improvement.

Based in Simi Valley, CA, this role requires a California RN license, a BSN or equivalent, and proven leadership. You will oversee staffing, implement evidence-based practice, monitor metrics, and develop staff while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience.
• Current California Registered Nurse license.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and sound clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Operating Room department.
• Promote evidence-based clinical practice and patient safety initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory and organizational standards compliance.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive performance improvement.
• Recruit, mentor, and retain nursing talent.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Drive patient rounds, care coordination, and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Title: RN Care Manager (Home Health)
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Department: Home Health – Skilled Nursing
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Shift: First Shift (8 Hours)

Position Overview

As the RN Manager – Surgery, you will create and sustain an environment where nurses and surgical support teams deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care. You will maintain a strong presence within the department, collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary leaders, and ensure operational excellence across perioperative services.

The successful candidate will champion quality outcomes, staff development, patient safety, and continuous improvement while fostering a culture of accountability, communication, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

Lead daily operations of the Operating Room department

Promote evidence-based clinical practice and patient safety initiatives

Ensure compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards

Monitor quality metrics and implement performance improvement strategies

Team Development & Engagement

Recruit, mentor, and retain top nursing talent

Build strong leadership infrastructure through charge nurses and clinical champions

Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development planning

Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and open communication

Operational Excellence

Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation

Support patient throughput and surgical efficiency initiatives

Oversee department readiness, equipment safety, and emergency preparedness

Address operational challenges and patient care concerns proactively

Collaboration & Patient Experience

Partner with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams

Participate in patient care rounds and care coordination efforts

Drive improvements in patient, family, and physician satisfaction

Ensure exceptional perioperative experiences and outcomes

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or equivalent education and experience

Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Demonstrated leadership capabilities and sound clinical judgment

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Nursing or related field

Previous Operating Room leadership experience

Five years of clinical nursing experience

Two years of acute care hospital nursing experience

National nursing specialty certification

BLS/CPR certification