Operating Room Manager

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Southwest in Houston is seeking an experienced OR Manager to lead perioperative services, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

This role supervises nurses, techs, and scheduling, partners with surgeons and anesthesia, and drives compliance with CMS/AAAHC standards while optimizing budgets and resources. Join USPI's network delivering ambulatory surgical care across the United States.

Qualifications

• Current Texas RN license required.
• BSN preferred; ADN with experience considered.
• 3–5 years operating room nursing experience required.
• Previous management or leadership experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• BLS certification required; CNOR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the OR team, including nurses, techs, and support staff.
• Oversee daily operations of the surgical suite, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies aligning with regulatory standards.
• Manage staffing schedules, recruitment, training, and evaluations for OR personnel.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and administrative staff to optimize workflows.
• Monitor budgets, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and quality standards (CMS, AAAHC, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative nursing

Organizational skills

EHR proficiency

Scheduling systems

Education

BSN preferred

ADN with experience considered

Tools

EHR systems

Surgical scheduling software

Job description

About Us

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Southwest is an advanced outpatient surgical facility committed to providing exceptional care in a comfortable and efficient setting. We specialize in a variety of surgical procedures and pride ourselves on clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient satisfaction.

About Us

Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Southwest is an advanced outpatient surgical facility committed to providing exceptional care in a comfortable and efficient setting. We specialize in a variety of surgical procedures and pride ourselves on clinical excellence, teamwork, and patient satisfaction.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Manager to lead and oversee our perioperative services team. The OR Manager will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the surgical department, including staff supervision, resource management, compliance, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the OR team, including nurses, techs, and support staff.
• Oversee daily operations of the surgical suite, ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety protocols.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures that align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Manage staffing schedules, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations for OR personnel.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and administrative staff to optimize workflows and patient outcomes.
• Monitor and manage budgets, supply inventory, and equipment maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with all accreditation and quality standards (CMS, AAAHC, etc.).

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following (subject to employment status):

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability options.
• Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs.
• 401(k) with access to retirement planning.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that lead to better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and supports the contributions of each individual. An inclusive culture makes us stronger and better able to serve the needs of our patients and physicians.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• In-depth knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and surgical procedures.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and surgical scheduling systems.

Required Experience:

• Current RN license in the state of Texas is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is strongly preferred; an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with relevant experience will be considered.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of operating room nursing experience is required.
• Previous management or leadership experience in a surgical setting is preferred.
• BLS certification is required; CNOR certification is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
• In-depth knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and surgical procedures.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in electronic health records (EHR) and surgical scheduling systems.