ASSISTANT NURSE MANAGER - OPERATING ROOM

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Health System in Dallas seeks an experienced Assistant Nurse Manager to support the Nurse Manager in delivering high-quality patient care on a designated unit. You will lead and mentor staff, coordinate daily operations, and ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care in a fast-paced environment.

In this role, you collaborate with physicians and care teams, manage staffing and performance, and drive quality initiatives, patient experience improvements, and adherence to policy and

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• 3 years nursing experience required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current Texas nursing license.
• National certification in specialty area or will obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient care.
• Assist Nurse Manager in achieving clinical quality, safety, and service goals.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and performance evaluation.
• Support unit budget planning and cost containment.
• Mentor staff and provide real-time feedback.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Coaching/Mentoring

Leadership

Computer literacy

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

BSN

Tools

EHR software

MS Office

Job description

Hours of Work : Days Of Week : Work Shift : 8X5 Day (United States of America) Job Description :

Job Summary: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding nursing position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients.

The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) role is to assist the Nurse Manager in achieving an environment of excellence in clinical quality, safety, and service.

Supports the Vision, Values, Mission, and Strategic Plans of MHS.

Functions as a staff nurse and/or relief charge nurse as needed on his/her assigned unit.

Assumes a nursing leadership role as delegated by the Nurse Manager.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
• 3 years of nursing experience required
• Current CPR certification required
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas
• National certification in specialty area or will obtain within one year or minimal amount of time that requirements can be met

Related Work Experience and Other Skills

• Coaching/mentoring skills
• Computer literate and knowledgeable of varied software, knowledge of general keyboarding principles, willing to learn more advanced computer skills
• Consistently follows the Standards of Behavior set by the Methodist Health System
• Demonstrates ability to remain flexible and adaptable to change
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking
• Fair and consistent in actions
• Handles confidential material and information appropriately
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards
• Passion for quality, safety, and service
• Positive attitude and approach
• Recognized own limitations and refers problems to an appropriate resource
• Self-directed, motivated with strong organizational skills
• Team player
• Understands the legal consequences of nursing actions and BNE regulations
• Work experience: 3 years

Your Job Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and openly
• Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
• Be accountable for your performance
• Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
• Take initiative for your professional growth
• Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

Job Roles

• Consults and communicates with Nurse Manager
• In Collaboration with the Nurse Manager: Coordinates hiring, training, evaluation/counseling and discharge of assigned unit staff
• Participates in the planning and implementation of the unit budget
• Facilitates the coordination of unit-based strategies for Patient Experience initiatives
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for clinical quality of the unit through routine surveillance to include, but not be limited to: regulatory compliance readiness, documentation (charting) and clinical aspects review with problem identification and resolution
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination and facilitation of unit based education related to the nursing quality care (i.e., Core Measures, Hospital Acquired Conditions, clinical documentation, etc.)
• Responsible for: day to day coaching and mentoring of the staff relative to the Assistant Nurse Manager role; being a role model, real-time feedback and counseling; and providing feedback to the Nurse Manager
• Special projects as delegated

Category B: Employee with Patient Care Impact FLSA: Non-Exempt Age-Specific Care Considerations

• Adults: 18+ years – 35 years
• Adults: 35+ years – 65 years
• Adults: 65+ years
• Children A: 18+ months – 3 years
• Children B: 3+ years – 5 years
• Children C: 5+ years – 12 years
• Children D: 12+ years – 18 years
• Infants: 0 – 18 months

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Factors (% of Time):

• 20 - Standing Stationary
• 60 - Standing/Moving About
• 15 – Sitting

Work requires walking, standing, and sitting. Works both in the clinical and in an office environment. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight and hearing. Work requires critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly in stressful situations. Must be able to lift 10 pounds of weight.

Methodist Health System

Methodist Southwest Medical Center, previously known as Methodist Charlton Medical Center, is a 314-bed, full-service, acute care teaching hospital that serves Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, and Glen Heights in southwestern Dallas County. In addition to the new 40,000-square-foot expansion of the emergency department, we offer a newly renovated intensive care unit, labor and delivery unit, and interventional radiology suite; a Level III Trauma Center, a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and the Dr. Stephen and Marilyn Mansfield Oncology Unit. We have been recognized for excellence in cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology, open heart surgery, and STEMI care, stroke care, hip and knee joint replacement, women and children’s services, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital Get With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart Association Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2027 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025 & 2026 Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma 2026 TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026 Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025 Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025 Becker’s Hospital Review 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025 Newsweek’s Americas Greatest Workplaces 2025