Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) - Surgery Center Riverside
About The Position
Step into a pivotal leadership role where clinical expertise meets operational excellence in a high-performing ambulatory surgery environment. This position offers the opportunity to directly influence patient outcomes, team engagement, and surgical flow within a rapidly evolving UVA Health setting. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) at Riverside Surgery Center serves as a shared leadership partner across the Operating Room and Pre/Post areas, supporting a fast-paced, high-volume outpatient surgical program. This role is ideal for a clinically strong nurse ready to expand leadership impact while remaining closely connected to frontline care and team development. As the ANM, you will function as a highly visible, hands-on leader supporting both clinical operations and staff across multiple perioperative environments. You will collaborate closely with an experienced leadership team while helping maintain smooth surgical throughput and exceptional patient experience. An average day blends leadership presence with clinical engagement. You may begin by reviewing staffing plans and case schedules, pivot into supporting a complex surgical case or PACU recovery, and end by collaborating with leadership on operational priorities. The pace is fast, the environment is dynamic, and your ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure is critical.
Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required within 5 years of hire
- At least two years’ experience as a registered nurse
- Licensed to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required
Nice To Haves
- OR experience strongly preferred
- PACU experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day leadership support across the Operating Room, Pre-Op, and PACU settings
- Help coordinate OR scheduling and staffing workflows to optimize efficiency and patient flow
- Serve as a clinical resource, stepping into patient care when needed in both OR and Pre/Post environments
- Support leaders with operational and financial oversight, contributing to sustainable department performance
- Partner with the OR Manager, Pre/Post Manager, and Operations Manager on cross-functional decision-making
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term and Short-term Disability
- Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Free on-site parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
