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