Nurse Manager II, Hospital - Operating Room

Nurse Manager II, Hospital - Operating Room - Hillsboro, ORThe Nurse Manager II – Operating Room (OR) is responsible for leading clinical operations, patient care delivery, and administrative functions within a high-acuity surgical environment. This role ensures safe, high-quality, and compliant patient care while driving operational excellence, staff development, and continuous improvement across OR services.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementLead, mentor, and develop OR nursing staff and leadership teamsDrive performance management, coaching, and succession planningFoster a collaborative, high-performance culture across multidisciplinary teamsManage hiring, training, and workforce planningClinical Operations (Operating Room Focus)Oversee day-to-day OR operations and patient care deliveryEnsure efficient scheduling, staffing, and utilization of surgical resourcesMaintain clinical expertise and supervise OR practicesEnsure adherence to OR protocols, sterility standards, and patient safetyRegulatory & ComplianceEnsure compliance with: Nursing Practice ActJoint Commission (TJC)Federal, state, and local regulationsLead audit readiness and regulatory documentationMaintain quality and risk management programsFinancial & Administrative ManagementManage departmental budgets (payroll & operational costs)Monitor financial performance and cost efficiencyDevelop operational reports and performance metricsQuality Improvement & StrategyLead quality improvement and patient safety initiativesImplement evidence-based practices and process improvementsDrive strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goalsEmergency PreparednessDevelop and maintain emergency preparedness plansEnsure staff readiness for emergency situationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN required)Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – OregonBasic Life Support (BLS) CertificationMinimum 5+ years in patient care deliveryMinimum 5+ years in healthcare operations / clinical settingMinimum 4+ years in leadership roleStrong Operating Room (OR) leadership experience (MANDATORY)Preferred QualificationsPALS Certification (American Heart Association)ANCC Certification in relevant specialtyExperience in: Change managementBusiness process improvementHealthcare compliance & quality standardsCore CompetenciesOperating Room Operations ManagementPatient Safety & Quality ImprovementHealthcare Compliance & Regulatory StandardsLeadership & Team DevelopmentBudget & Financial ManagementStrategic Planning & ExecutionEmergency PreparednessIndustry ExperienceAcute care hospital experience requiredStrong hands-on experience in Operating Room leadership and management