Clinical Manager, Operating Room (RN) – Days

Role Overview

• Job Title: RN - Clinical Manager (Operating Room)

• Shift: Days (Hours Vary)

• Salary Range: $89,000 – $134,000 (Non-negotiable)

• Location: Cypress, TX 77433

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing high-level operational and clinical leadership to an 8-room Operating Room department featuring a diverse, high-volume case mix heavy in Robotics and a newly established Neuro Program. Located on a modern 32-acre acute-care campus serving Northwest Houston, this premier facility has proudly achieved Magnet Recognition with Distinction™ from the ANCC, placing it among the top-performing nursing organizations globally for clinical excellence and innovation.

The Clinical Manager oversees daily surgical suite operations, manages and develops departmental staff, forecasts staffing patterns, and collaborates closely with an interdisciplinary team of board-certified physicians and specialists to ensure premium, safe patient outcomes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Licensure: Current, active State of Texas RN license or an active Multi-State Compact RN license clear of any stipulations or disciplinary actions.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of professional nursing required at time of hire (Magnet campus standard).

• Clinical Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of direct operating room experience in an acute care hospital setting.

• Leadership Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of current, dedicated OR management experience (defined strictly as Supervisor, Assistant Clinical Manager, Clinical Manager, or Director level).

• Certifications: Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Resume Integrity: Must provide an updated chronological resume with precise, accurate job history dates and units worked.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

• Specialty Knowledge: Prior hands-on OR experience within Robotics and Neuro surgical procedures.

• Certifications: Professional board certification in a clinical area (e.g., CNOR) or healthcare management.

• Skills: Exceptional cross-functional communication and interpersonal skills.

Principal Accountabilities

• Manages the 24/7 daily operations of the inpatient surgical suites, including forecasting/scheduling adequate staff, managing departmental calls, and serving as an active clinical resource or charge nurse as needed.

• Recruits, retains, and develops nursing and tech staff, providing timely performance feedback, mentoring less experienced personnel, and facilitating mandatory continuing education.

• Collaborates seamlessly with surgeons, anesthesia teams, materials management, and the executive leadership team to align daily operations with strategic hospital initiatives.

• Participates actively in systematic, interdisciplinary process improvement (PI) projects to elevate patient safety, cost containment, and supply-chain efficiency.

• Adheres strictly to all regulatory frameworks, including Texas Board of Nursing standards and national hospital safety codes.

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