Nurse Manager Surgery Center

Step into a high-impact leadership role as the Nurse Manager Surgery Center and bring compassionate perioperative excellence to a thriving Bay Area ambulatory setting—your next big move starts now.

The Nurse Manager Surgery Center will find an energized, mission-driven, patient-first culture where measurable outcomes matter, with strong clinical quality, low infection rates, and excellent patient experience. This Nurse Manager will lead a Gender-Affirming Ambulatory Surgery Center that features modern OR technology, emotionally intelligent leadership that pilots patient-care, ongoing education support, and a positive PR momentum as a trusted destination for safe, compassionate outpatient care.

Within the Ambulatory Surgery Center, the Nurse Manager Surgery Center will lead a high-performing team of six full-time employees across two operating rooms. The center is dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality, patient-centered surgical care in an inclusive and supportive environment. The multidisciplinary team emphasizes education, advocacy, personalized care, and respect for diverse identities while guiding patients through every step of the surgical process, including insurance coordination and travel support.

The organization is also committed to reducing barriers to care through informed practices, compassionate service, and a strong focus on equity and empowerment.

Reporting to an experienced Surgery Center Administrator and collaborating closely with the Medical Director, the Nurse Manager Surgery Center will oversee perioperative operations, staff scheduling and development, supply chain, quality and safety programs, accreditation readiness (CMS, AAAHC or Joint Commission standards), infection prevention, patient flow from pre-op through PACU, and performance improvement. This Perioperative Services Manager will be supported by friendly nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia professionals, and a diverse healthcare professional team that values mutual respect, autonomy, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Located in the Bay Area of California, the Director of Outpatient Surgical Nursing will enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with access to waterfront trails, redwood hikes, nearby beaches, and world-class dining, arts, and entertainment. The region offers diverse and inclusive communities, excellent schools and healthcare access, strong public transportation, and a dynamic job market driven by innovation and growth. With walkable neighborhoods, year-round outdoor recreation, and convenient travel access through multiple airports, the Bay Area provides an exceptional place to live and work.

The Nurse Manager Surgery Center will enjoy:

• competitive compensation with incentive potential
• comprehensive health benefits
• paid time off
• certification and tuition support
• the tools needed to grow as a leader