RN, Assistant Manager - CV Operating Room

Memorial Hermann Health System; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System is looking for a nursing leader to support the Nurse Manager in overseeing operations and managing staff in a dynamic environment. This role requires a nursing degree, leadership experience, and strong communication skills to ensure quality patient care.

The candidate will execute departmental goals in alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values, while maintaining high standards for clinical care and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; Master's in Nursing if Bachelor’s is not in Nursing.
• Current Texas license to practice professional nursing required.
• Three or more years of experience in the clinical area of practice.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nurse Manager in providing leadership to the department.
• Oversee daily operations and manage departmental staff.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or Master’s in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Hours: 2pm to 10:30pm, 1 weekend per month.

Previous OR experience with a proficiency in CV (3–5 years) is preferred. Must have excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities. Previous experience as a Charge Nurse or team leader is also preferred, as well as a CNOR certification. The position is responsible for supporting the Nurse Manager in providing leadership to the department—overseeing the daily operations, managing and developing departmental staff, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process, and ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients. The position is responsible for 24/7 (as appropriate) support of the department/unit and typically reports to a Manager, Nursing or Director, Nursing.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles. Specific age groups that are served by this position are circled.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is required; if Bachelor’s is not in Nursing, a Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Professional certification in clinical area or management required within one year of exam eligibility.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in clinical area of practice.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist with deployment of departmental goals that support mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Assist leadership with managerial responsibilities.
• Carry out day‑to‑day operational components of the unit delegated by manager/director, including input on hiring/firing/interviewing.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct effective coordination of care between units, nurses, and providers.
• Assist in development of staff schedules.
• Perform effectively in emergency situations within the unit.
• Assist with patient care as needed.
• Serve as a resource to staff.
• Act as mentor/coach to staff, medical personnel, patients and family members.
• Assist in guiding staff in quality improvement efforts for all shifts.
• Assure all PI or quality standards are met on a daily basis.
• Participate in PI projects annually.
• Identify and provide verbal disciplinary action.
• Provide counseling and remediation with staff as needed.
• May provide written disciplinary action in collaboration with leadership.
• Work with personnel to assure staff have access to and are appropriately utilizing supplies.
• Provide input to Nurse Manager/Director on budget preparation.
• Promote intra/interdepartmental communication.
• Maintain strong orientation to service excellence.
• Ensure clinical care is aligned with evidence‑based practice.
• Conduct leadership rounds on patients.
• Respond to customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Identify high‑risk social situations and address appropriately.
• Adhere to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensure safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adhere to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promote individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; support department‑based goals which contribute to success of the organization; serve as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrate commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences.
• Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.