Nurse Manager, Operating Room FT

Job Summary: In addition to the responsibilities below, this position is also responsible for leading the implementation of best practice models; leading the implementation of patient care delivery systems and practice standards in several locations; delegating tasks related to the investigation and resolution of patient/family/member concerns regarding patient care and services; facilitating collaboration with physicians, outside healthcare providers, and other health care team members to achieve optimal and safe patient care across the continuum; proactively monitoring resource needs in several clinical areas to ensure appropriate assignment and utilization; managing the use and maintenance of equipment, supplies and medications; ensuring a safe environment for patients and employees; maintaining clinical expertise, providing clinical supervision, competency and licensing necessary to fulfill job responsibilities and to direct the provision of care in the unit; delegating tasks and duties that are aligned to scope of practice; and performing clinical duties as required.

• Creates and advocates for developmental opportunities for others
• Builds collaborative, cross-functional relationships
• Solicits and acts on performance feedback
• Works with leaders and employees to set goals and provide open feedback and coaching
• Pursues professional growth
• Hires, trains, and develops talent for growth opportunities
• Strategically evaluates talent for succession planning
• Sets performance management guidelines and expectations across teams / units
• Oversees implementation, adapts, and stays up to date with organizational change, challenges, feedback, best practices, processes, and industry trends
• Shares best practices within and across teams
• Fosters open dialogue amongst team members, engages, motivates, and promotes collaboration within and across teams
• Motivates teams to meet business objectives
• Delegates tasks and decisions as appropriate
• Provides appropriate support, guidance and scope
• Encourages development and consideration of options in decision making
• Fosters access to stakeholders

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in patient care delivery
• Bachelors degree in Nursing (BSN) AND minimum five (5) years of experience in business operations, clinical health care, or a directly related field
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a leadership role with or without direct reports
• Registered Nurse License (California) required at hire
• Basic Life Support required at hire

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• Retirement Plans
• Educational Opportunities & Tuition Reimbursement
• Supportive Teams & Resources
• Career Growth & Development

At Kaiser Permanente our nurses are leaders, clinicians, researchers, innovators, scientists, and more. It takes an extraordinary team to offer extraordinary care.