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Nurse Manager Perioperative

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
United States, California, San Francisco
Jan 28, 2026

Nurse Manager Perioperative

Adult Operating Room

Full Time

87631BR

Job Summary

The Patient Care Manager (Pod Manager) is responsible for managing, coordinating and monitoring the patient care delivery system within their area of responsibility/Pod. Each Pod will consist of service specific teams that will be coordinated by the Pod Manager.

Develop Performance Improvement goals and facilitate staff, surgeon and anesthesia personnel toward achieving these goals. Teamwork, scheduling practices, educational needs, recognition, patient safety, operational efficiencies, and communication will be assessed and developed.

Active involvement with the OR Manager, Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Schedulers and SPD staff to concurrently and proactively manage patient flow. Communication with other Pod Managers is imperative to provide overall OR efficiency.

Manage the Pod in a cost effective manner, consistent with the financial goals of the organization. Develop systems to ensure instrumentation is available for surgeries and that instruments are returned to SPD in optimal condition. Monitor services provided and collaborate in developing methods to improve utilization and efficiency. Include staff, surgeons and anesthesia in decision making related to Pod.

Manages nursing and administrative operations in specific patient care areas. Implements changes to patient workflows and operational processes. Maintains 24 hour line management responsibility for the administration of fiscal, material and human resources. Direct reports are typically supervisor level.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $242,292 - $273,617 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications


  • Five (5) years of Perioperative OR experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher level degree of nursing education required
  • Call is required and being available 24/7 for emergencies
  • Demonstrated hospital management skills, with progressive expertise in patient care services.
  • Knowledge to manage disaster incidents, critical events and ability to problem solve with critical thinking skills. Strong interpersonal skills to create and maintain a climate for effective communication and collaborative decision making.
  • Strong leadership, fiscal and operations management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, management and staff from all disciplines.
  • Ability to create and maintain a goal-oriented climate of teamwork, collaboration and consistent achievement of objectives.
  • Knowledge of relevant healthcare information technology and patient care workflows and processes. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements, as well as related legislative, accreditation, licensing and compliance environments.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree of Nursing or MBA

License/Certification


  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • American Heart Association BLS certification

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

006507 NURSE SVC MGR 1

Job Category

Nursing - Management/Administration, Nursing - Perioperative, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, possible weekends, call required and 24/7 available

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