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Nurse Manager II, OR

San Francisco, CA - Onsite Full Time

The Nurse Manager II – Operating Room (OR) is responsible for leading clinical operations, patient care delivery, and administrative functions within a 24/7 acute care hospital environment. This role ensures high-quality,safe, and compliant patient care while driving operational excellence, staff development, and strategic initiatives across multiple clinical units.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff and leadership teams
• Drive performance management, coaching, and succession planning
• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement

Clinical Operations & Patient Care

• Oversee patient care delivery systems and practice standards across units
• Ensure optimal staffing, resource utilization, and workflow efficiency
• Maintain clinical expertise and supervise care delivery
• Resolve patient/family concerns related to care and services

Regulatory & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, Nursing Practice Act, and federal/state regulations
• Lead audit readiness, mock surveys, and regulatory documentation
• Maintain patient safety and quality standards

Financial & Administrative Management

• Manage departmental budgets (payroll & non-payroll)
• Monitor financial performance and cost optimization
• Develop operational reports and performance metrics

Quality Improvement & Strategy

• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
• Implement best practices and process enhancements
• Drive strategic planning and cross-functional projects
• Utilize data analytics to improve outcomes

Emergency Preparedness

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN required)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – California
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Minimum 5+ years in patient care delivery
• Minimum 5+ years in healthcare operations or related field
• Minimum 4+ years in leadership role
• Experience in acute care hospital setting (Main OR required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN preferred)
• CNOR Certification preferred
• Experience in Operating Room or procedural specialties
• Strong background in:
  • Change management
  • Data analysis & reporting
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Core Competencies

• Patient Care Delivery Management
• Healthcare Operations Management
• Team Leadership & Performance Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Budget & Financial Management
• Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
• Strategic Planning & Project Management
• Staff Development & Training

Industry Experience

• Acute care hospital / healthcare system experience required
• Strong exposure to nursing operations and patient care management