Assistant Nurse Manager, Hospital Operating Room

# Assistant Nurse Manager, Hospital Operating Room

**Primary Location** Irvine, California**Facility Name** Orange Co Irvine Medical Center**Employee Status:** Regular**Worker Location:** Onsite**Schedule** Full-time**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40**Shift** Day**Salary** $194000 - $224400 / year

**Job Number** 1441182**Date posted** 08/22/2026

Our nurse leaders maintain a strong commitment to the highest standards of professional nursing practice and to sustain a culture of excellence. You will encourage your teams to use evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality patient care, contribute to research, and spread innovation beyond Kaiser Permanente. Backed by the resources of one of the nation’s largest health care providers, you’ll motivate and inspire your team to achieve goals, value individual contributions, and celebrate accomplishments in meaningful ways while realizing your own potential as a leader.

• Job Type:Standard

• Job Level:Team Leader/Supervisor

• Travel:Yes, 15 % of the Time

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## Success Profile

We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.

• Adaptable
• Collaborative
• Compassionate
• Leadership
• Problem-Solver
• Results-Oriented

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## Benefits

Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive.

• [**Medical, Vision & Dental**](https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/benefits)
• [**Retirement Plans**](https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/benefits)
• [**Tuition Reimbursement**](https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/benefits)
• [**Supportive Teams & Resources**](https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/benefits)
• [**Career Growth & Development**](https://www.kaiserpermanentejobs.org/benefits)

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## Our Culture

Our Nurse Leaders cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. Together, we pursue lifelong learning in the belief that it expands our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. We participate in research to inform our evidence-based care.

Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities, and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes the understanding of our members’ needs and preferences. At Kaiser Permanente, nurses are highly skilled professionals who exemplify leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, and deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.

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## Hear From Our People

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### Melissa

Assistant Nurse Manager

I’m in my first position here, but I’ve already had the opportunity to be part of the Magnet Journey, quality and safety committees, and co-chair Professional Nursing Excellence Council. Kaiser Permanente continues to **help me grow** through leadership training programs like Activate and stretch assignments.


### Aletha

Department Manager

Kaiser Permanente has many resources and tools to help us grow professionally. We have **courses and financial aid** for individuals who choose to advance. I love being a leader because I love to encourage, inspire, and develop my team. I also embrace challenges and enjoy collaborating in projects that positively impact our members.


### Adriana

Department Manager RN

Kaiser Permanente allows me to focus on preventive health care, which contrasts with my acute care background. I **appreciate the preventive care services** that we offer our members and the different forms of communication based on personal preference.


### Ghada, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

SCAL Regional Director

Patient Care Services

So proud to be a Kaiser Permanente nurse leader. Despite all the challenges we experienced with the pandemic, we remained **true to our mission** to provide safe, quality care to our patients and members, and continue to encourage our employees to grow and develop professionally. I have completed my Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and lead with an exceptional team. There are boundless opportunities here.


### Gertrude, RN, BSN, MSA

Administrative Service Director

Nursing Administration

Kaiser Permanente has a mission of providing affordable health care not just for our members, but also the community — which is a passion of mine. I consider myself very fortunate to work for an **organization that values their employees**. As a nurse leader, I LOVE what I do! We provide endless possibilities for growth and professional development.


### Michele, JD, MBA, RN

Director

Nursing Professional Development and

Simulation/Magnet Journey

Kaiser Permanente provides its nurse leaders with opportunities to **innovate and thrive** in an evidence-based practice that’s advancing the science of nursing and embracing a culture of excellence.


### Philidah, MSN, RN

Sr. Director of Nursing

It’s a privilege to work for Kaiser Permanente. They **support nurses** through a variety of learning opportunities, from self-paced learning to leadership courses and stretch assignments. It enables equitable opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.


### Mervin

Assistant Medical Center Administrator

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from Kaiser Permanente. I would not be where I am right now without the **mentoring from outstanding leaders**, the strong relationships I built with my team, and the partnership with other departments.


### Melissa

Assistant Nurse Manager

I’m in my first position here, but I’ve already had the opportunity to be part of the Magnet Journey, quality and safety committees, and co-chair Professional Nursing Excellence Council. Kaiser Permanente continues to **help me grow** through leadership training programs like Activate and stretch assignments.


### Aletha

Department Manager

Kaiser Permanente has many resources and tools to help us grow professionally. We have **courses and financial aid** for individuals who choose to advance. I love being a leader because I love to encourage, inspire, and develop my team. I also embrace challenges and enjoy collaborating in projects that positively impact our members.


### Adriana

Department Manager RN

Kaiser Permanente allows me to focus on preventive health care, which contrasts with my acute care background. I **appreciate the preventive care services** that we offer our members and the different forms of communication based on personal preference.


### Ghada, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP

SCAL Regional Director

Patient Care Services

So proud to be a Kaiser Permanente nurse leader. Despite all the challenges we experienced with the pandemic, we remained **true to our mission** to provide safe, quality care to our patients and members, and continue to encourage our employees to grow and develop professionally. I have completed my Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and lead with an exceptional team. There are boundless opportunities here.


### Gertrude, RN, BSN, MSA

Administrative Service Director

Nursing Administration

Kaiser Permanente has a mission of providing affordable health care not just for our members, but also the community — which is a passion of mine. I consider myself very fortunate to work for an **organization that values their employees**. As a nurse leader, I LOVE what I do! We provide endless possibilities for growth and professional development.


### Michele, JD, MBA, RN

Director

Nursing Professional Development and

Simulation/Magnet Journey

Kaiser Permanente provides its nurse leaders with opportunities to **innovate and thrive** in an evidence-based practice that’s advancing the science of nursing and embracing a culture of excellence.


### Philidah, MSN, RN

Sr. Director of Nursing

It’s a privilege to work for Kaiser Permanente. They **support nurses** through a variety of learning opportunities, from self-paced learning to leadership courses and stretch assignments. It enables equitable opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.


### Mervin

Assistant Medical Center Administrator

I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from Kaiser Permanente. I would not be where I am right now without the **mentoring from outstanding leaders**, the strong relationships I built with my team, and the partnership with other departments.


### Melissa

Assistant Nurse Manager

I’m in my first position here, but I’ve already had the opportunity to be part of the Magnet Journey, quality and safety committees, and co-chair Professional Nursing Excellence Council. Kaiser Permanente continues to **help me grow** through leadership training programs like Activate and stretch assignments.


### Aletha

Department Manager

Kaiser Permanente has many resources and tools to help us grow professionally. We have **courses and financial aid** for individuals who choose to advance. I love being a leader because I love to encourage, inspire, and develop my team. I also embrace challenges and enjoy collaborating in projects that positively impact our members.


### Adriana

Department Manager RN

Kaiser Permanente allows me to focus on preventive health care, which contrasts with my acute care background. I **appreciate…