RN Nurse Manager – Surgery

Job Juncture; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture seeks an experienced RN Nurse Manager for Surgery in Santa Rosa, CA. Leads nursing operations, staffing, and 24-hour care delivery to ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes fiscal management, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration to maintain efficient, patient-centered surgical services.

Qualifications

• Current California RN License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS American Heart Association certification upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Computer proficiency and experience with electronic healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for nursing operations within the surgical department.
• Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and daily department operations.
• Provide leadership for a 24-hour patient care environment.
• Support effective fiscal management and operational planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing programs, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ensure patients' nursing care needs are appropriately assessed, evaluated, and addressed.
• Promote collaboration among nursing, surgical, medical, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Foster a positive, professional, and supportive work environment.
• Support staff development, performance, engagement, and retention.
• Promote continuous improvement in patient care, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, leadership, and other members of the care team.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Nursing leadership

EHR proficiency

Staffing and scheduling

Education

RN license (CA)

BSN (preferred)

BLS certification

Specialty certification (surgical/unit)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 8-Hour Day Shifts
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager Surgery to provide leadership and oversight for surgical nursing operations. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining an optimal practice environment that supports high-quality patient care, effective teamwork, and positive patient outcomes.

The Nurse Manager will plan, direct, and manage nursing care for the designated surgical patient population while overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department. This role has accountability for clinical leadership, staffing, scheduling, fiscal management, planning, organization, and overall operational effectiveness.

The Nurse Manager serves as a role model for proactive and collaborative relationships across departments and works closely with interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for nursing operations within the surgical department.
• Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and daily department operations.
• Provide leadership for a 24-hour patient care environment.
• Support effective fiscal management and operational planning.
• Develop, implement, and maintain nursing programs, policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Ensure patients' nursing care needs are appropriately assessed, evaluated, and addressed.
• Promote collaboration among nursing, surgical, medical, and other interdisciplinary teams.
• Foster a positive, professional, and supportive work environment.
• Support staff development, performance, engagement, and retention.
• Promote continuous improvement in patient care, safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, leadership, and other members of the care team.

Required Qualifications

• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS American Heart Association certification upon hire.
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Computer proficiency and experience with electronic healthcare systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Specialty certification relevant to the surgical/unit specialty.
• 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
• 2 years of nursing management or leadership experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing leader with strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to effectively lead teams in a fast-paced surgical environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership abilities while maintaining a consistent focus on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Specialty certification relevant to the surgical/unit specialty.
- 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
- 2 years of nursing management or leadership experience.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family at every stagehelping you maintain your well-being, grow professionally, and build long-term financial security. Were committed to providing the support and resources you need so you can focus on what matters most: delivering compassionate, high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities you serve.