Operating Room Manager

Texas Nursing Services•Arlington, TX

About The Position

Lead surgical operations at a 435+ bed full-service hospital in south Arlington, Texas, serving as the official hospital of a major league baseball team. This Operating Room Manager role oversees 60 FTEs across 14 operating rooms providing comprehensive surgical services including heart and vascular, brain and spine, trauma, cancer care, orthopedics, and women's services with luxury maternity suites. The facility features nearly 700 skilled physicians representing diverse medical specialties and a team of 1,400+ healthcare professionals committed to high-quality care in a culture focused on safety and compassion. The position reports to the Director of Surgery with responsibility for professional nursing care delivery, staff development, and fiscal management. Arlington offers Dallas-Fort Worth metro access, professional sports, entertainment districts, affordable living, and Texas lifestyle with no state income tax.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related field
Current Texas RN license in good standing or active multi-state compact license
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room acute care leadership experience
Minimum 5 years of RN staff-level operating room experience
Strong clinical knowledge in surgical nursing and perioperative care
BLS (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Association or American Red Cross - current
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Availability for mixed shift with rotating weekends

Nice To Haves

CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification
Previous OR management or charge nurse experience
Experience in high-volume surgical environments with diverse specialties
Background in budget management and fiscal operations

Responsibilities

Assure delivery of professional nursing care within operating room by assessing, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating care for all surgical patients.
Oversee 60 FTEs across 14 operating rooms ensuring appropriate staffing, competency validation, and clinical excellence in perioperative nursing.
Collaborate with OR Educator in education and training of department staff during implementation phases and ongoing basis.
Develop staff through department-specific needs assessment, goals and objectives, implementation methods, and evaluation measures.
Develop, maintain, and interpret policies and procedures while maintaining fiscal responsibility for departmental operations.
Implement professional nursing care standards for all surgical patients in accordance with evidence-based practices and regulatory requirements.
Act as liaison between OR staff and administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments to ensure seamless operations.
Conduct performance appraisals in collaboration with clinical unit leadership to support staff development and accountability.
Participate in facility management team meetings to align surgical services with organizational objectives.
Work collaboratively with director, administration, finance department, and unit leadership in operating and capital budget processes.
Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, CMS, and state regulatory standards for surgical services.
Manage resource allocation including supply utilization, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Foster culture of safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence across perioperative services.
Support quality improvement initiatives to optimize surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.