Specialty Team Supervisor - OR - GI - South

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, Texas is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee the effective utilization of resources in the OR. This role involves continuous patient service and managing specialty service personnel.

A Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of OR nursing experience are required, along with certifications such as CNOR or CGRN. The position demands strong decision-making, interpersonal skills, and clinical competency in OR operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience.
• Registered Nurse required.
• Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) or Certified Gastroenterology RN (CGRN) certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control service activities for assigned specialty.
• Ensure continuous and high-quality patient service.
• Streamline the nursing intraoperative process and maintain preference cards.

Skills

Ability to direct others and negotiate for desired results

Ability to work well as part of the leadership team

Demonstrates decision-making and problem-solving skills

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Clinical competency in OR

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Registered Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Registered Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and collaboration with the OR Manager, plans, organizes, directs, and controls all activities involved in the effective, efficient, and economical utilization of material resources and personnel of the delegated specialty service, ensuring patient service is continuous and high quality. Responsible for orientation, training, and development of specialty service personnel. Responsible for streamlining the nursing intraoperative process for assigned service line or lines and for streamlining and maintaining preference cards of responsible service line(s). Relates effectively with perioperative team members for continuity of care; maintains satisfactory relations with other departments and nursing units and participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading policies, procedures, and skills of personnel.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum Work Experience: 2 years of OR nursing experience
• Required Licenses/Certifications:
  • Registered Nurse
  • Certified Nurse in the Operating Room (CNOR) or Certified Gastroenterology RN (CGRN) (effective 1/1/2019, must be certified within 12 months of hire in this position)
  • Advanced Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 3 months of hire and BLS within 30 days
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
  • Ability to direct others and negotiate for desired results
  • Ability to work well as part of the leadership team
  • Demonstrates decision-making and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Clinical competency in OR
• Designated Driver: No
• OSHA Category: 1 - High Risk