Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services

Lead the future of surgical care as the Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services in the Inland Empire Southern California—an exciting, career-elevating role where innovation, impact, and adventure meet.

This healthcare organization offers the ideal stage for a Nurse Manager of Perioperative Services to shape outcomes through a mission-driven, patient-first culture known for clinical excellence, strong safety practices, and high patient experience; expect innovation-forward leadership embracing robotics, advanced imaging, data-informed decision-making, streamlined EHR workflows, and clinician-friendly tools, along with shared governance, robust professional development, tuition assistance, paid CEUs, certification pay, and clear advancement pathways that make this OR leadership opportunity one of the most compelling Nurse Manager jobs in Southern California.

Within the Operating Room—synonymous with Perioperative Services, Surgical Services, Surgery, and Perianesthesia Services—the Nurse Manager of Operating Room Surgical Services will guide an agile team across a broad acuity spectrum and case mix supported by efficient throughput, optimized block time, and strong sterile processing alignment, all within an award-winning, nationally recognized hospital for patient safety, coupled with its highly specialized services—including behavioral health and accredited stroke care—that serve as a critical localized lifeline for the greater Inland Empire.

In this Nursing Manager Operating Room role, the position reports to the Director of Perioperative Services with close collaboration alongside anesthesia leadership, surgical service line chiefs, and the Chief Nursing Officer; responsibilities span 24/7 operations, staffing and scheduling, budget stewardship, preference card optimization, regulatory readiness, infection prevention, perioperative quality metrics, patient experience, and continuous improvement initiatives, while enjoying strong support from charge RNs, clinical coordinators, an educator, and friendly nurses within a diverse, interprofessional team that thrives on shared governance, evidence-based practice, and Just Culture principles—making it a natural launchpad toward future growth such as Assistant Nurse Director of Perioperative Services.

Settle into the Inland Empire Southern California as a Nurse Manager of Surgery and enjoy sun-soaked days with easy access to mountains, deserts, and coastline for hiking, biking, skiing, and beach escapes, a vibrant arts and music scene with festivals and concerts, plentiful family-friendly neighborhoods and schools including respected higher education hubs, a balanced cost of living compared to coastal metros, evolving culinary destinations from food halls to global cuisine, thriving small-business and entrepreneurship energy, excellent transportation with Metrolink and a major international airport nearby, strong healthcare access, diverse and inclusive communities, abundant parks and green spaces, fitness and recreation options, and a lifestyle that blends suburban comfort with big-city amenities and weekend adventures.

The Nurse Manager of Operating Room Perioperative Services can expect competitive compensation and a comprehensive suite of health and retirement benefits designed for balance and longevity, including robust medical coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and professional development support; to explore fit, culture, and next steps, connect with a Clinical Management Consultants recruiter today and spark your OR leadership journey.