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This Nurse Manager Surgical Services opportunity is ideal for an experienced perioperative RN leader who is passionate about elevating surgical care quality and team performance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment .

As Nurse Manager Surgical Services, this role supports a Community Medical Center with more than 200 beds across acute care and rehabilitation campuses, operating under shared governance with strong clinical leadership and physician-led committees. The hospital is Joint Commission-certified and recognized for quality and patient safety initiatives, with a broad range of surgical specialties and evidence-based protocols. Nurse Manager Surgical Services will be part of a mission-driven organization focused on safe, efficient operating room (OR) practices and continuous improvement.

The Nurse Manager Surgical Services reports to the Director of Perioperative Services (with visibility to the Chief Nursing Officer) and provides leadership across the OR, Pre-Op/PAT, PACU, Endoscopy, Anesthesia support, and Sterile Processing. Direct reports to the Nurse Manager Surgical Services include charge nurses, staff RNs, surgical technologists, endoscopy and anesthesia techs, and sterile processing leaders. The Nurse Manager Surgical Services collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, perioperative business office and scheduling, materials management, infection prevention, and quality teams to ensure seamless surgical services operations.

Within the perioperative service line, the Nurse Manager Surgical Services oversees multiple OR suites supporting general, orthopedics, urology, gynecology, ENT, and GI procedures, along with endoscopy and a busy PACU. The Nurse Manager Surgical Services leads a professional, supportive team environment known for timely room turnovers, on-time starts, and strong interdisciplinary communication. The Nurse Manager Surgical Services partners with highly engaged surgeons, experienced RNs, certified surgical technologists, and SPD professionals invested in clinical excellence.

Clinically, the Nurse Manager Surgical Services drives competency validation, ongoing education, and coaching for perioperative staff while advancing evidence-based practice, patient safety, and quality outcomes (e.g., SSI reduction, SCIP adherence, safe surgery checklists). Administratively, the Nurse Manager Surgical Services stewards staffing and scheduling, budget and productivity, block time optimization, surgeon relations, and vendor/materials oversight to support efficient case flow. The Nurse Manager Surgical Services ensures regulatory readiness and compliance with AORN standards, The Joint Commission, CMS, and state requirements, while standardizing policies, metrics dashboards, and continuous performance improvement.

The Area offers the Nurse Manager Surgical Services year-round sunshine, quick access to beaches, mountains, and desert escapes, plus vibrant shopping, dining, and outdoor recreation . The Nurse Manager Surgical Services can enjoy a favorable cost of living compared to coastal metros, family-friendly neighborhoods, and strong K-12 schools with nearby colleges and universities for continuing education. With abundant parks, hiking and biking trails, golf, and weekend trips to wine country or national parks, the Area gives the Nurse Manager Surgical Services a balanced lifestyle without sacrificing big-city amenities.

The Nurse Manager Surgical Services can expect Competitive Compensation and Generous Benefits, with the opportunity to shape a high-impact perioperative program and advance outcomes for a diverse surgical patient population. As Nurse Manager Surgical Services, the difference made in patient safety, care quality, and team growth will be both visible and deeply rewarding.