Nurse Manager - OR - Strategic Business Consulting Services

Position: Nurse Manager - OR

Location: Modesto, CA

Compensation:   up to $280,000

SBCS is  seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Manager to oversee our Operating Room department in Modesto, California. The Nurse Manager will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the OR, ensuring high-quality patient care, and maintaining a positive work environment for staff. This is a full-time, permanent position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the daily operations of the OR department, including scheduling, staffing, and budget management.

Ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care by monitoring and evaluating clinical practices and implementing process improvements.

Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement policies and procedures that promote efficiency and safety.

Provide leadership and support to OR staff, including training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.

Manage inventory and supplies to ensure adequate levels are maintained and equipment is properly maintained.

Monitor and maintain compliance with all regulatory and accreditation standards.

Participate in strategic planning and goal-setting for the OR department.

Maintain open communication with other departments and hospital leadership to promote a collaborative and cohesive work environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) required, Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.

Current California RN license.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in OR nursing, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.

Strong knowledge of OR operations, including staffing, scheduling, and budget management.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards for healthcare facilities.

If you are a highly motivated and experienced Nurse Manager looking for a new opportunity to make a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply for this position. 

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE JOB FOR US  for 180 days!!!!

What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?

Basic Qualifications: Experience Minimum four (4) years of clinical nursing experience related to clinical area of specialization as required by department, including four (4) years of management, supervisory or leadership* experience. Education Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Bachelors Degree in Nursing, or Masters Degree in Nursing earned through a direct entry MSN program. License, Certification, Registration Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire Basic Life Support Additional Requirements: *Leadership Experience will be permissible for Kaiser Permanente internal applicants only and is defined by the following criteria: demonstrated clinical nursing leadership as a Charge/Senior RN, participation on professional committees inclusive of UBTs, National Certification in Specialty, demonstrated completion of RN Leadership Development Program and/or demonstrated experiential exposure to Nursing Leadership. Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, The Joint Commission, and other local, state, federal regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal communication skills. ACLS or PALS certification may be required for positions in specific department. National Certification preferred within 1 year of hire Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment. Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of management experience preferred One (1) year of Magnet/shared governance experience preferred One (1) year of managing in a bargaining environment preferred Master's degree preferred. 5 years of recent experience managing/supervising the Main OR within the last 7 years

What are the nice-to-have skills CNOR certificate preferred

Describe how this position fits in your organization.Job Summary: Manages 24-hour departments providing patient care services. Ensures staff provide high quality, accessible, cost effective care, and patient focused services to members across the continuum, which comply with local, state, and federal requirements. Develops and maintains clinical standards of care and practice; responsible for all resource budgeting, selection and development. Essential Responsibilities: Manages the operations of 24-hour departments that may be at multiple locations. Ensures Assistants and staff provide the highest quality of care and are in compliance with the Nursing Practice Act, The Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements. Establishes, implements, and maintains patient care and service standards to meet members and internal clients expectations. Designs and evaluates processes to improve systems and patient care results across the continuum of care. Develops and monitors budgets for the appropriate use of human and material resources. Monitors financial performance and identifies and implements strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of care/service. Determines the appropriate staff mix for department and develops processes to screen, interview, hire, train, and maintain the competency of all department staff. Ensures on going staff development. Manages and resolves human resource, employee and department safety, and risk management issues. Develops, implements, and monitors departmental policy and procedures which support the organizations goals and business objectives and ensures they are met. Oversees and develops standards of care and standards of practice, directs fiscal management, and quality improvement activities. Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

What is exciting about this opportunity? Full benefits, 40 hours, 10% sign-on bonus of annual salary

Is there additional variable compensation?Yes, 10% incentive target

Is this a new position, or a backfill?Backfill

This position has direct reports.Yes

Work hours are flexible.NoI

What is the interview and hiring process?

If candidate is accepted, Kaiser recruiter will assist with seeing they submit to our position directly online (to remain in legal compliance).

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