RN Manager

Clinical Manager – Operating Room (OR Manager)

Location: Orange, CA
Setting: Ambulatory Surgery Center / Surgical Services
Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Based on Surgical Case Volume & Operational Needs
Compensation: $125k-$150K, manager may qualify for annual bonus if quality & financial center metrix has been met.
Employment Type: Full-Time

Well Tech Partners is partnering with a high-performing Ambulatory Surgery Center in Houston, TX to hire an experienced and clinically strong Clinical Manager – Operating Room (OR Manager). This leadership opportunity is designed for an experienced perioperative RN leader who thrives in fast-paced surgical environments, leads with accountability, and is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while driving operational excellence.

This is not a task-only administrative role. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on clinical leader who can oversee daily OR operations, support multidisciplinary surgical teams, manage staff performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain the highest standards of patient safety and perioperative care.

As the Clinical Manager – Operating Room, you will oversee all aspects of perioperative nursing care delivery within the Operating Room. This role is responsible for surgical services operations, staff leadership, clinical quality, patient safety, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

The OR Manager serves as a key clinical leader within the facility and may assume responsibilities of the Director of Nursing (DON) when needed. This individual must be highly organized, clinically proficient, operationally minded, and capable of making sound decisions independently in a fast-paced surgical setting.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with current RN licensure
• Minimum 4 years of multi-specialty Operating Room circulating experience
• Minimum 2 years of clinical leadership or OR management experience
• Strong understanding of perioperative nursing standards and surgical workflows
• Current BLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• Current ACLS certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
• PALS certification required if applicable to facility requirements
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced surgical environment

• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) experience
• Experience managing surgical services in hospital or outpatient surgery settings
• Familiarity with AORN standards, Joint Commission, CMS, and AAAHC regulations
• Strong operational, staffing, and quality improvement experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

• Oversee daily Operating Room operations, surgical workflow, staffing assignments, and case scheduling
• Supervise OR clinical staff to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
• Assign staff based on competency, patient acuity, and surgical case complexity
• Coordinate surgical schedules and communication between surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical departments
• Ensure OR readiness, including equipment, instrumentation, supplies, and staffing coverage
• Maintain compliance with AORN standards, infection prevention protocols, and facility policies
• Support operational efficiency, room turnover optimization, and case flow management
• Participate in leadership meetings, quality initiatives, and operational planning

• Ensure safe, evidence-based perioperative patient care across all surgical services
• Monitor adherence to sterile technique, infection prevention, surgical time‑outs, and safety protocols
• Lead intraoperative emergency response coordination and clinical escalation when needed
• Review incident reports, variances, patient outcomes, and clinical data to identify improvement opportunities
• Support and lead Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives and performance metrics
• Maintain compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards including CMS, Joint Commission, and AAAHC guidelines as applicable
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and patient record compliance
• Foster a culture of accountability, patient safety, teamwork,…