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Manager, RN - OR/Surgery Services

Saddleback Medical Center
Laguna Hills, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

Title: Operations Manager, RN

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Surgery Services

Status: Full-time

Shift: Days (8hr)

Pay Range*: $162,760 - $244,100/annually

Bonus: $25,000.00 signing bonus available to external hires new to MHS employment, contingent upon satisfaction of employment requirements

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Mgr., Operations, RN provides overall support and management of the operations for Surgery Services and Anesthesiology departments. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all aspects of unit operations in collaboration with nursing and medical staff leadership to achieve clinical and service objectives, fiscal performance targets, the strategic plan goals, and service line initiatives. The Manager is responsible for ensuring delivery of quality patient care in compliance with all regulations, adherence to hospital policies and procedures, and overseeing customer service, patient satisfaction and staff performance and competence.

 

The Mgr., Operations, RN will also be responsible for providing a team-oriented learning environment to enable staff members to develop behaviors and skills to perform their core responsibilities within Surgery Services.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

  • Promotes consistent and clear collaboration and communication with interdisciplinary departments, medical staff, and leadership.

  • Maintains organized records in compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

  • Hires, develops, and maintains performance and competence of staff members.

  • Creates and implements goals, objectives, and policies for the Surgery Services and Anesthesiology departments that are in support and alignment with Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare System.

  • Collaborates with the Director to manage the operational and capital budget for the unit to meet financial goals.

  • Ensures cost-effective daily operations and allocation of resources including vendor management and contract compliance.

  • Maintains effective staffing plans and achieves staff productivity goals.

  • Maintains consistent knowledge and compliance with all regulatory requirements associated with the Surgery Services / Operating Room service line.

  • Monitors the appropriate unit metrics to assure high levels of patient satisfaction and that core measures and regulatory requirements are being met.

  • Serves as a leader to solve problems and implement meaningful department changes to enhance the department and service line.

 

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

  • 5 years of management or progressive leadership experience in an acute care hospital is required.

  • Knowledge of current leadership, management, and quality improvement principles

  • Understanding of budget development

  • Experience in the direct implementation of new programs and services

  • Computer/information system experience

  • Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements for areas of responsibility

  • Ability to work collaboratively with physicians and other departments

Education/Licensure/Certification:

  • Current State of California RN license required

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing required, MSN or equivalent preferred.

  • CNOR certification required.

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) – Basic Cardiac Life Support Card (BCLS) required.

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) – Advance Life Support Card (ACLS) required

Salary : $162,760 - $244,100

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