rn nurse

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.