Nurse Manager II - Operating Room (OR)

Nurse Manager II - Operating Room (OR)
Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Vendor fee: $9560-$10,360


Compensation:

• Base Salary: $239,000 - $259,000
• Bonus: Up to 15% annual
• Additional: Merit increases + full benefits

Relocation: Available (nationwide)



Position Overview


The Nurse Manager II - Operating Room (OR) is responsible for leading clinical and operational functions within a high-acuity acute care hospital setting. This role oversees OR nursing operations, ensuring safe, efficient surgical services while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and driving quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Operating Room nursing teams in an acute care environment
• Oversee patient care delivery to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, Nursing Practice Act, federal and state requirements)
• Manage departmental budgets, staffing, and resource allocation
• Drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within surgical services
• Develop and execute strategic plans and operational goals
• Support staff development, training, and succession planning
• Coordinate with surgeons, anesthesia teams, and hospital leadership
• Lead emergency preparedness planning for surgical services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license - California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience in patient care delivery
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare or clinical operations
• Minimum 4 years of leadership experience in a healthcare setting
• Recent Operating Room (OR) experience in an acute care hospital (Main OR required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
• CNOR certification
• Experience in Operating Room specialty areas
• Strong project management and change management experience
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration
• Background in succession planning and team development

Core Competencies

• Patient care delivery and perioperative services management
• Healthcare operations leadership
• Team leadership and performance management
• Regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
• Budgeting and financial oversight
• Quality improvement and patient safety
• Strategic planning and execution

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Current or recent Nurse Manager, OR Manager, or Perioperative Services Leader
• Experience managing surgical services in a mid-to-large acute care hospital
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
• Proven success in improving OR efficiency, throughput, and quality metrics

Additional Information

• High-priority backfill role
• Limited candidate submissions; strong screening required
• Candidates are evaluated and dispositioned quickly