Registered Nurse - Specialty Coordinator CVOR

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX is seeking an experienced perioperative RN to collaborate with surgeons and multidisciplinary teams. You'll ensure equipment and supplies are ready and train staff for the service, while supporting adherence to AORN guidelines.

Requires BSN strongly preferred, Texas RN license, BLS, and 4 years of operating room experience in acute care. You will participate in performance improvement projects and maintain patient safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Current Texas RN license and BLS.
• 4 years RN experience in an acute care OR.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgeons and schedulers to plan patient care needs and ensures equipment and supplies are ready before procedures.
• Trains and mentors staff for the perioperative service.
• Maintains current preference cards and surgeon protocols; communicates needs to managers.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and supports budget and resource management.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

RN experience

Communication

Team collaboration

Texas RN license

BSN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Hours of Work :Days Of Week :Monday - Friday

Work Shift :8X5 Day (United States of America)

Job Description :Your Job:In this highly technical, fast-paced, and rewarding nursing position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to demonstrate critical thinking and advance clinical skills in a given specialty. Working with surgeons to plan patient care needs through assuring equipment and supplies are available and functioning prior to the start of each procedure, while training and mentoring staff for the service. Requires demonstration of a commitment to professional improvement and the advancement of Perioperative nursing, through education, research, and clinical practice in support of AORN Guidelines. Works with nurse manager, coordinates, implements, and evaluates change processes.

Your Job Requirements:Graduate from an accredited school of nursingBSN strongly preferredHealthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification requiredCurrent license to practice professional nursing in Texas

Related Work Experience and Other Skills:Ability to interact with professionals in high stress situations. Able to professionally and effectively communicate (orally and in writing).Able to solve problems which include recognizing own limitations and referring problems to appropriate resource.Flexible and adaptable. Knowledgeable of hospital policies, procedures, and nursing care standards and utilizes these when providing nursing care.

Work Experience:4 years RN experienceExperience working in an acute care operating room with strong clinical expertise in selected specialties

Job Roles:Collaborates with surgeons and schedulers to plan patient care needs through assuring equipment and supplies are available and functioning prior to any procedure.Trains and mentors staff for the serviceArranges in-service for any new equipment, suppliesMaintains current preference cards and surgeon protocols for specialty as indicatedProvides information to manager and director of any new supply and equipment needParticipates/leads performance improvement projects.Applies appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication techniques at all times.Employs responsible financial and resource management skills by demonstrating knowledge of financial implications of materials, equipment, and human resources and implementing practices to support the budget plan.Engages in quality improvement activities.Collaborates with other disciplines to facilitate the delivery of patient care.Other duties as assigned.

Your Job Responsibilities:Communicate clearly and openlyBuild relationships to promote a collaborative environmentBe accountable for your performanceAlways look for ways to improve the patient experienceTake initiative for your professional growthBe engaged and eager to build a winning team

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 hospitalGet With The Guidelines® Gold and Gold Plus awards from the American Heart AssociationGreat Place to Work CertifiedGlassdoor’s Best Places to Work; Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Biotech & Pharma; and Best-Led Companies 2025 & 2026TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025 & 2026Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026Fortune Best Workplaces in Texas 2026Military Friendly Gold Employer 2025