Registered Nurse - Specialty Coordinator CVOR

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Southwest Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks an experienced perioperative nurse to collaborate with surgeons, optimize patient care, and ensure equipment and supplies are ready for procedures. You will train staff, update protocols, and participate in performance improvements to uphold care quality.

The role requires an RN license in Texas, BLS, and 4 years of perioperative OR experience; a BSN is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Current Texas RN license to practice.
• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support certification required.
• 4 years RN experience in an acute care OR or perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with surgeons to plan patient care and ensures equipment/supplies are ready before procedures.
• Trains and mentors staff for perioperative service.
• Arranges in-service for new equipment and supplies and maintains surgeon protocols.
• Provides information to manager/director on new supply and equipment needs.
• Participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Communication

High-stress interaction

Problem solving

Adaptability

Policy knowledge

Education

RN license (Texas)

BSN preferred

Job description

Hours of Work :0630-1500Days Of Week :Monday - FridayWork 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 TexasRelated 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 specialtiesJob 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 teamMethodist 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 Certified 2026-2027Glassdoor’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