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Nurse Manager II, Hospital - Operating Room - Hillsboro, OR

The 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 Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop OR nursing staff and leadership teams
• Drive performance management, coaching, and succession planning
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture across multidisciplinary teams
• Manage hiring, training, and workforce planning

Clinical Operations (Operating Room Focus)

• Oversee day-to-day OR operations and patient care delivery
• Ensure efficient scheduling, staffing, and utilization of surgical resources
• Maintain clinical expertise and supervise OR practices
• Ensure adherence to OR protocols, sterility standards, and patient safety

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • Nursing Practice Act
  • Joint Commission (TJC)
  • Federal, state, and local regulations
• Lead audit readiness and regulatory documentation
• Maintain quality and risk management programs

Financial & Administrative Management

• Manage departmental budgets (payroll & operational costs)
• Monitor financial performance and cost efficiency
• Develop operational reports and performance metrics

Quality Improvement & Strategy

• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Implement evidence-based practices and process improvements
• Drive strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness plans
• Ensure staff readiness for emergency situations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – Oregon
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Minimum 5+ years in patient care delivery
• Minimum 5+ years in healthcare operations / clinical setting
• Minimum 4+ years in leadership role
• Strong Operating Room (OR) leadership experience (MANDATORY)

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS Certification (American Heart Association)
• ANCC Certification in relevant specialty
• Experience in:
  • Change management
  • Business process improvement
  • Healthcare compliance & quality standards

Core Competencies

• Operating Room Operations Management
• Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
• Healthcare Compliance & Regulatory Standards
• Leadership & Team Development
• Budget & Financial Management
• Strategic Planning & Execution
• Emergency Preparedness

Industry Experience

• Acute care hospital experience required
• Strong hands-on experience in Operating Room leadership and management