Assistant Nurse Manager - Operating Room

About the role

This position serves as an Assistant Nurse Manager in a high-volume, Level One Trauma Center, overseeing perioperative nursing staff in a fast-paced surgical environment. Key responsibilities include managing a team of approximately 30 direct reports, handling staffing, scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and ensuring quality patient care aligned with medical plans. The role involves staff hiring, training, and professional development, as well as participation in departmental budget development and adherence. The nurse manager coordinates patient care in 13 OR suites, supporting cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, staff development, and performance evaluations
• Coordinate patient care and ensure compliance with policies
• Oversee staff scheduling, payroll, and disciplinary actions
• Support departmental operational and financial goals
• Maintain safety standards in a safety-sensitive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Licenses & Certifications: Valid RN license
• Experience: 2-5 years of nursing experience; supervisory experience preferred, with 5-10 years of nursing and less than 2 years of supervisory experience considered for advanced roles

Skills

• Strong leadership, staff management, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to handle staffing, performance reviews, and operational goals effectively

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Adoption assistance
• Emphasis on safety, teamwork, and professional growth within a nationally recognized academic medical center