Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room

Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room: Elevate perioperative care, empower a skilled surgical team, and help shape clinical excellence at a respected acute care hospital in California's vibrant San Joaquin Valley!


This community-centered healthcare organization is known for delivering high-quality, safe, and compassionate patient care. The Assistant Operating Room Nurse Manager will become part of a progressive hospital that c ontinues to expand advanced surgical technology , robotic services, and evidence-based clinical practices. A strong connection to the surrounding community, continued quality accomplishments, and an emphasis on professional growth support the hospital's trusted regional standing. A collaborative culture and opportunities to contribute to nursing innovation make this an exciting setting for an accomplished perioperative nurse leader.

The Assistant Perioperative Nurse Manager will support surgical services at a well-appointed, 200-bed acute care hospital. Modern operating suites, sophisticated equipment, and closely coordinated perioperative processes allow the department to respond effectively to a wide range of surgical needs. Service lines include bariatric, colorectal, ENT, general, neurosurgery, open-heart, ophthalmology, orthopedics, plastic, robotic, urology, and vascular surgery. Thoracic and cardiovascular procedures further enhance the hospital's comprehensive surgical program. This dynamic clinical setting provides exceptional case diversity and meaningful opportunities to improve operating room safety, throughput, quality, and patient outcomes.

Reporting to the OR Nurse Manager and working closely with the OR Nurse Director, the Surgery Assistant Nurse Manager will help coordinate daily operations, staffing assignments, workflow, regulatory readiness, quality initiatives, and patient safety activities. This leader will coach and support operating room nurses, reinforce staff education, assist with resource management, and promote evidence-based perioperative standards. The Assistant OR Nursing Manager will partner with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technicians, educators, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Through visible leadership and hands-on support, this role will strengthen employee engagement, operational consistency, and continuity of care across the surgical experience.


The Assistant OR Nursing Manager will enjoy life in California's San Joaquin Valley , a region known for sunshine, agricultural beauty, welcoming communities, and a relaxed lifestyle. Outdoor recreation includes hiking, cycling, boating, fishing, and convenient access to scenic foothills, national parks, lakes, and mountain destinations. Live concerts, seasonal festivals, farmers markets, cultural attractions, and family-friendly entertainment create activities throughout the year. The region's celebrated farm-to-table cuisine, diverse restaurants, approachable cost of living, and central California location offer an appealing balance of career growth and personal enjoyment.


The Assistant Operating Room Nurse Manager will receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive package of health and retirement benefits. Connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today to learn how this perioperative leadership opportunity can become the next exciting step in your nursing career!