Nurse Manager Operating Room (OR)

Location: San Francisco, California Work Setting: Onsite Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $235,000 Bonus: Annual bonus up to 15% of base salary

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager II – Operating Room to lead clinical operations, patient care delivery, staff performance, and administrative functions within a 24/7 acute care hospital Main OR.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop nursing staff and leadership teams.

Oversee OR patient care delivery, staffing, workflows, and resource utilization.

Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Nursing Practice Act, and state/federal regulations.

Manage departmental budgets and operational performance.

Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives.

Drive staff development, training, performance management, and succession planning.

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.

Support strategic planning, emergency preparedness, and operational projects.

Use data and performance metrics to improve clinical and operational outcomes.

Required Qualifications

BSN – Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required

Active California RN License

BLS Certification

Minimum 5 years of Main OR experience in an acute care hospital required experience

Minimum 5 years of healthcare operations/clinical experience

Minimum 4 years of leadership experience

Hospital/healthcare system experience required

Preferred Qualifications

MSN preferred

CNOR preferred

Operating Room/procedural specialty experience

Experience with change management, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $235,000

Full benefits package

Nationwide relocation assistance available

Ideal Candidate: An experienced nursing leader with strong Main OR and acute care hospital experience, proven operational leadership, and a track record of delivering high-quality patient care and improving clinical outcomes.