Assistant Nurse Manager - Main Operating Room - University Hospital Tower

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s (OSUWMC) mission is focused on integrating quality patient care, education, teaching and research. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) assists the Nurse Manager in leading a team of care providers to provide patient focused care through the integrated skills of all care team members. The ANM promotes a healthy work environment for the team while cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect. The team provides patient care and supportive services utilizing the Nursing Professional Practice Model. Care is directed towards the achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patient and family involvement in his/her own plan of care, increasing efficiency, and decreasing costs.

The ANM assists with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis as required. The ANM is key in operationalizing the Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals and assists in creating an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model. The ANM contributes to the ongoing operations of the Nursing Department. The ANM, under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area. Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments/areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential.

Unit Description The Main University Hospital OR is a Level 1 Trauma Center with 18 operating rooms, including a hybrid and trauma suite. We specialize in a wide range of surgical services including Neuro, Ortho, OBGYN, Urology, Bariatrics, Plastics, Burns, and Stroke. Our team delivers high-quality, evidence-based care, recognized with the 2025 Gold Plus Stroke Care award from the American Heart Association. We are proudly certified in Magnet, Trauma, Burn, and Stroke care.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing required
• Current Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience required; four to eight years preferred
• Experience in an acute care setting required
• Current certification in nursing administration or an area of clinical expertise required, or must be obtained within the designated eligibility timeframe
• Prior demonstrated leadership skills and related responsibilities required

Responsibilities

• Assists the Nurse Manager in leading a team of care providers
• Promotes a healthy work environment for the team while cultivating collaboration, enthusiasm, and mutual respect
• Assists with the planning, organization, direction and evaluation of patient care operations for a designated area(s) on a 24-hour basis as required.
• Key in operationalizing the Medical Center’s mission, vision, values, and goals and assists in creating an environment that supports the nursing professional practice model.
• Contributes to the ongoing operations of the Nursing Department.
• Assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of patient care staff in a designated area.
• Ongoing collaboration with other patient care departments/areas that relate directly or indirectly to patient care operations and services is essential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees