Senior Nurse Manager, Perioperative Services

University of California - Irvine Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical insurance

sick and vacation time

retirement savings plans

access to a number of discounts and 40

Job summary

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services to lead operational and clinical oversight across facilities. You will manage staffing, budgets, and performance initiatives while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires developing department goals, policies, and professional development for perioperative colleagues, fostering patient safety and a collaborative care environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Minimum 2 years management experience in a hospital or large healthcare system.
• Knowledge of Title 22 and Joint Commission Requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data; experience with report creation and data validation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and maintain appropriate workload pace.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational, clinical, and financial performance of perioperative services across assigned facilities.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure safe, high-quality patient care aligned with standards.
• Develop and implement departmental goals, policies, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, budget, and professional development of perioperative staff.
• Foster a culture of patient safety, service excellence, teamwork, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Management experience

Title 22 & Joint Commission

Data analysis

Project management

Interpersonal relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Job description

University of California, Irvine Health is seeking a Nurse Manager for Perioperative Services to lead operational and clinical oversight across facilities. You will manage staffing, budgets, and performance initiatives while ensuring safe, high-quality patient care in line with regulatory standards.

The role requires developing department goals, policies, and professional development for perioperative colleagues, fostering patient safety and a collaborative care environment.