Nurse Manager of Operating Room Surgical Services

Nurse Manager Operating Room Surgical Services — Step into a high-impact leadership role in the North Bay Area California where innovation, compassion, and career momentum converge for an unforgettable chapter in perioperative leadership!

The Nurse Manager Operating Room Surgical Services position offers the chance to lead in a mission-driven, patient-first environment that blends a strong reputation for clinical excellence with measurable outcomes, low infection rates, and top-tier patient experience; this healthcare organization has earned positive media attention, cultivates a Magnet-style culture of shared governance, and equips the Nursing Manager Operating Room with cutting‑edge technology such as robotics, advanced imaging, AI‑assisted decision support, and optimized EHR workflows that reduce clicks while boosting safety and throughput.

The Nurse Manager of Perioperative Services will guide a dynamic Perioperative Services ecosystem across Surgical Services, Surgery, and Perianesthesia Services, where complex cases, innovative care models, and robust interdisciplinary teamwork drive faster skill growth and world‑class outcomes, and where the program has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery and honored as a best hospital for maternity care by Health grades;

it also boasts a 5‑star rating for total knee replacements.

The Assistant Nurse Director of Operating Room will report to an experienced Director of Perioperative Services within a supportive executive structure and collaborate closely with anesthesia, perioperative educators, sterile processing, perioperative informatics, and physician leadership; responsibilities span staffing and scheduling, budget stewardship, block time optimization, case‑flow efficiency, quality and safety metrics, staff engagement, and accreditation readiness—while enjoying the daily camaraderie of friendly nurses and a diverse healthcare professional team that values shared leadership, evidence‑based practice, and frontline‑driven improvement.

The Nurse Manager of Surgery role is based in the North Bay Area California, a vibrant region known for wine country charm, coastal escapes, redwood hikes, farmers markets, live music, acclaimed cuisine, and a laid‑back lifestyle that still offers big‑city access; residents enjoy temperate weather, excellent K–12 schools and higher education options, a healthy job market anchored by healthcare, biotech, green tech, and hospitality, as well as a range of housing from urban lofts to quiet neighborhoods with strong safety records, walkable downtowns, and environmentally conscious communities with thoughtful growth and future development.

The Assistant Nurse Director of Surgical Services can expect competitive compensation with leadership incentives, potential relocation support, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer contributions, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, paid certifications, conference funding, and clear advancement pathways.