RN - Clinical Manager, Operating Room

Memorial Hermann Health System; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX seeks a Clinical Manager to lead the operating room department, oversee daily operations, and collaborate with physicians and staff to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Nursing, Texas RN license, BLS certification, and 3+ years in a clinical area with at least 1 year in supervision/management; Magnet designation experience is a plus. This role also involves scheduling, staffing, and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Current State of Texas license to practice professional nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Professional certification in clinical area or management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of the OR department, including staffing and on-call coverage.
• Collaborates with physicians and management to address strategic initiatives and goals.
• Participates in program evaluation, process improvement, and outcome monitoring.
• Ensures safe, high-quality patient care and adherence to service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Clinical supervision

Nursing

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

Founded in 1925, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the primary teaching hospital for the McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). Memorial Hermann-TMC provides leading-edge care in heart, neuroscience, orthopedics, women's health, general surgery, organ transplantation and much more. As one of only two certified Level I trauma centers in the greater Houston area, the hospital provides 24/7 emergency and trauma care. Memorial Hermann Life Flight® provides emergency rescue within a 150-mile radius.

Position responsible for 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, ensuring the delivery of quality care to patients.

We are looking for someone with three or more years of operating room experience and at least one year of supervisory or management experience in the OR. Experience in the services line area (ENT/OMF/Ophthalmology) is a plus. Level 1 Trauma Center experience is also a plus.

Number of FTEs: 30

Leadership call is required on a rotational basis

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors of Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing required or documented degree plan and timeframe to complete Bachelors Nursing
• For clinical manager positions in Magnet-designated hospitals or hospitals in pursuit of Magnet designation, a minimum of a Bachelors of Nursing is required at the time of hire or promotion

Licenses/Certifications

• Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
• Certified in Basic Life Support
• Professional certification in clinical area or management preferred
• Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Three (3) or more years experience in clinical area of practice and minimum one (1) year experience in a supervisory or management role
• Clinical Manager II: additional two (2) years experience (3 years total) in supervisory or management job

Principal Accountabilities

• Manages the daily operations of a patient care department, including forecasting and ensuring adequate staffing, taking departmental call; planning for continuity of care, serving in charge nurse role and providing direct patient care as needed.
• Collaborates with physicians, management team members, business partners, and customers to address strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, desired client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Ensures adequate scheduling and staffing; recruits, retains, and develops staff; provides performance feedback, addressing issues as necessary, and provides input into staff performance reviews in a timely effective manner.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann service standards of providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and our workforce.
• Other duties as assigned.