Job description:

Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 8-Hour Day Shifts
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN Nurse Manager Surgery to provide
leadership and oversight for surgical nursing operations. This position
is responsible for creating and maintaining an optimal practice
environment that supports high-quality patient care, effective teamwork,
and positive patient outcomes.

The Nurse Manager will plan, direct, and manage nursing care for the
designated surgical patient population while overseeing the day-to-day
operations of the department. This role has accountability for clinical
leadership, staffing, scheduling, fiscal management, planning,
organization, and overall operational effectiveness.

The Nurse Manager serves as a role model for proactive and collaborative
relationships across departments and works closely with
interdisciplinary teams to promote safe, efficient, patient-centered
care.

Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for nursing operations within the
surgical department.
- Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and daily
department operations.
- Provide leadership for a 24-hour patient care environment.
- Support effective fiscal management and operational planning.
- Develop, implement, and maintain nursing programs, policies,
procedures, and standards of care.
- Ensure patients' nursing care needs are appropriately assessed,
evaluated, and addressed.
- Promote collaboration among nursing, surgical, medical, and other
interdisciplinary teams.
- Foster a positive, professional, and supportive work environment.
- Support staff development, performance, engagement, and retention.
- Promote continuous improvement in patient care, safety, quality, and
operational efficiency.
- Communicate effectively with staff, physicians, leadership, and
other members of the care team.
Required Qualifications
- Current California Registered Nurse (RN) License upon hire.
- National Provider BLS American Heart Association certification
upon hire.
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical nursing experience.
- Computer proficiency and experience with electronic healthcare
systems.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Specialty certification relevant to the surgical/unit specialty.
- 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
- 2 years of nursing management or leadership experience.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced nursing leader with strong
clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to
effectively lead teams in a fast-paced surgical environment. The
successful candidate will demonstrate strong organizational,
interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership abilities while
maintaining a consistent focus on patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN).
- Specialty certification relevant to the surgical/unit specialty.
- 5 years of clinical nursing experience.
- 2 years of nursing management or leadership experience.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support you and your family at every stagehelping you maintain your well-being, grow professionally, and build long-term financial security. Were committed to providing the support and resources you need so you can focus on what matters most: delivering compassionate, high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities you serve.