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Colusa Medical Center

Rural general acute care hospital

Surgery Manager - Surgery

Part-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Colusa, CA, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be currently licensed in the State of California.
  • Must have current CPR.
  • Must have two to five years of experience in the operating room.
  • Must have a minimum of two years of experience in nursing management.
  • Must demonstrate leadership abilities.
  • Must have completed a critical care class, including basic arrhythmia interpretation.
  • Must have knowledge and experience in the perioperative care of surgical patients.
  • Must be able to work under stressful situations.
  • Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
  • Must demonstrate interpersonal relationships in a manner that enhances communication, promotes conflict resolution, and facilitates staff development.
  • Must maintain confidentiality of patient and facility records and information, discussing confidential or sensitive information only with appropriate parties and privately.
  • Must adhere to hospital policies and procedures and observe the department dress code and hospital identification badge requirements.
  • Must conduct hospital business ethically and lawfully and report knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according to the facility Code of Conduct.
  • Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
  • Must meet the physical demands of the position, including the stated standing, walking, sitting, manual tasks, pushing/pulling, lifting, vision and hearing requirements.
  • Must observe universal precautions to prevent contact with blood and other potentially infectious materials.
  • Must follow facility attendance and punctuality guidelines, report to work at assigned times, and complete assigned work.
  • Must participate in required in-services and ongoing educational programs.
  • Must comply with relevant safety regulations, standards, and policies, including OSHA and accreditation requirements; attend required safety training; and report accidents, injuries, unsafe equipment, and unsafe conditions.
  • Must accept modified work assignments after receiving a physician’s release following an accident or injury and follow prescribed or recommended treatment.
Responsibilities
  • Assume administrative responsibility for all functions in the operating room, recovery room, short-stay services, and Central Supply on a full-time, around-the-clock basis.
  • Evaluate the quality of nursing care provided to patients in the immediate pre-operative, intra-operative, and immediate recovery stages.
  • Supervise nursing personnel in all areas of surgery.
  • When the surgical schedule is slow, function as a registered nurse house supervisor or float to other departments.
  • Direct and supervise the operating room, post-anesthesia care unit, Central Supply, and surgical coordination, providing supportive counseling as needed.
  • Maintain high levels of nursing training and care and a safe environment for patients in the department.
  • Review staff performance evaluations.
  • Control the quantity and quality of nursing care by reviewing and updating policies, establishing performance standards, analyzing needs, and recommending and implementing training and changes.
  • Direct coordination and scheduling of surgical procedures with surgeons and their clinics, registration, authorizations, and the surgery coordinator; make case decisions to maximize operating-room effectiveness and surgeon and staff capacity.
  • Act as a liaison between operating-room services, medical staff, and hospital administration.
  • Establish operating-room department policies with appropriate medical staff committees and ensure that hospital and personnel policies, codes, standards, and laws are observed.
  • Share and coordinate nursing and support staff with other departments to maximize staffing and minimize downtime; anticipate staffing needs more than two weeks in advance; and confer with affected department managers before instituting changes or initiating new policies or procedures.
  • Ensure timely staff meetings are held, inform staff of policy and procedural changes, and provide opportunities for round-table discussion.
  • Ensure departmental working manuals for policies and procedures are updated and maintained in each department area.
  • Direct review of supplies, instruments, and equipment before purchase with respect to cost constraints.
  • Coordinate with the facilities manager and Infection Control staff regarding physical facilities and processes.
  • Analyze new demands resulting from the introduction of procedures and equipment and make necessary changes in staffing patterns.
  • Ensure relevant training and educational in-service meetings are held and appropriate documentation is maintained.
  • Use sound judgment in setting priorities.
  • Maintain staff morale and productivity at desired levels.
  • Maintain the Quality Assurance Program, including monthly statistics, quarterly reports, review of absenteeism and employee turnover, patient and employee incidents, and patient and physician complaints with appropriate follow-up.
  • Participate in nursing leadership and associated meetings and committees.
  • Make daily rounds in all department areas to observe activities, sound nursing judgment, work simplification principles, and economical use of supplies and equipment.
  • Function as a pre-operative staff nurse, post-operative staff nurse, Central Supply technician, or scrub nurse.
  • On non-surgical days, function as a house supervisor, medical-surgical registered nurse, intensive care unit registered nurse, fill-in emergency department nurse, or other nurse assignments according to staffing needs.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate in a manner that supports effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and managers.
  • Meet the needs of patients and others served in a compassionate, responsive, and courteous manner; use appropriate customer-relations communication, listen actively, maintain eye contact, use guest names, anticipate customer needs, and offer assistance.
  • Answer the telephone by identifying the department and oneself and speaking in a professional, friendly tone.
  • Treat others respectfully and sensitively, cooperate with hospital colleagues, address concerns professionally and privately, participate as a team member, demonstrate flexibility and cooperation, and help remove obstacles to team goals.
  • Complete daily tasks and assignments and process the volume of work associated with department operations.
  • Meet organizational and departmental quality standards and participate in quality-improvement programs as directed.
  • Report accidents, injuries, unsafe equipment, and unsafe conditions to the supervisor by the end of the shift and correct unsafe conditions or equipment when possible.

About the company

Colusa Medical Center runs a 48-bed acute care hospital serving Colusa County with 24/7 emergency care, ICU, surgery, a medical-surgical unit, diagnostic imaging, a CLIA-certified laboratory, cardiopulmonary services, and rehabilitation plus a Home Health program. It extends access through Rural Health Clinics in Colusa, Williams, and Arbuckle, and revenue comes from patient care billed to Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private insurers. The hospital is operated under a management partnership with American Advanced Management to support sustainability in a rural setting. Its goal is to provide high-quality, locally accessible healthcare and maintain rural health services for the community through comprehensive care and strategic partnerships.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dr. Harpreet Johl joined Colusa and Williams clinics in mid-July 2025.
  • The website still listed active emergency, surgery, lab, imaging, rehab, and ICU services in November 2025.
  • County negotiations over 199 E Webster St. continued into January 2025, signaling local support.

What critics are saying

  • CMS revoked Glenn Medical Center's CAH status in 2025, squeezing Colusa's referral network.
  • June 2025 reporting warned Colusa could lose inpatient and emergency services by April 23, 2026.
  • 2023 patient litigation against Colusa Medical Center LLC still generated 2026 discovery disputes.

What makes Colusa Medical Center unique

  • 48-bed Colusa County hospital with 24/7 ED, ICU, surgery, and clinics.
  • American Advanced Management reopened it after 2017 bankruptcy, preserving local care.
  • Only nearby system offering imaging, rehab, home health, and rural clinics in Colusa, Williams, Arbuckle.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Malpractice Insurance