RN - Clinical Manager (Operating Room)

Memorial Hermann Health System

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About The Position

The RN Clinical Manager provides leadership for the Operating Room department, overseeing daily operations and managing and developing departmental staff. The manager collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in delivering patient care, uses the nursing process, and ensures quality care. The role is at Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedic Hospital, a facility focused on orthopedic and spine care, including elective orthopedic surgery, spine-related neurosurgery, and sports-related spine and orthopedic conditions and injuries.

The position manages department operations, staffing, continuity of care, staff development, and performance. It also collaborates with physicians and organizational partners, supports program evaluation and process improvement, and promotes safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient patient and colleague experiences. Direct patient care may be provided as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Nursing degree from an accredited school of professional nursing, or a documented degree plan and timeframe to complete a Bachelor of Nursing. For clinical manager positions at Magnet-designated hospitals or hospitals pursuing Magnet designation, a Bachelor of Nursing is required at hire or promotion.
• Current Texas license, or temporary/compact license, to practice professional nursing.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• At least three years of experience in the clinical area of practice and at least one year of supervisory or management experience.
• Clinical Manager II requires an additional two years of supervisory or management experience, for three years total.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of operating room experience.
• Professional certification in the clinical area or management.
• CNOR certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily patient-care department operations, including forecasting and ensuring adequate staffing, taking departmental call, planning continuity of care, serving as charge nurse, and providing direct patient care as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, management team members, business partners, and customers to address strategic initiatives and organizational goals.
• Participate in systemic, interdisciplinary, ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement, client-centered outcomes, and organizational outcomes.
• Address each patient's diverse needs throughout the continuum of care and ensure service standards that optimize the patient experience.
• Ensure adequate scheduling and staffing; recruit, retain, and develop staff; provide performance feedback; address issues; and contribute timely input to performance reviews.
• Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budget specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promote professional growth and development by meeting mandatory and continuing education and competency requirements; support department goals; and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Model Memorial Hermann service standards by creating compassionate, personalized experiences and providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager