Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Business Strategy, Communication Skills, Employee Retention, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Nursing, Operations, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Strategic Planning, Surgical Procedures, Team Lead/Manager
RN – Clinical Manager (Operating Room)
Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite – Southwest Hospital)
Work Type: Full-Time
Positions: 1
Shift: Split / Evening Shift (Night coverage required)
Full Time Night Shift Availability Required – Candidates must be available to work full time night shifts exclusively. Please note that no day shift positions, transfers, or promotional or Part time opportunities are currently available. Only applicants seeking night shift roles will be considered.
The RN Clinical Manager – Operating Room is responsible for leading daily operations of the OR department, ensuring high-quality patient care, staff management, and operational efficiency.
This role oversees multiple surgical service lines including Neuro, Plastics, Ortho, and ENT, while managing a team of RNs, techs, and coordinators across evening, weekend, and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
• Oversee daily OR operations and patient care delivery
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and department workflow
• Serve as charge nurse and provide direct patient care as needed
Clinical & Quality Management
• Ensure high-quality patient outcomes and safety standards
• Drive performance improvement initiatives
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and hospital standards
Staff Management & Development
• Recruit, train, and retain nursing staff
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback
• Support professional growth and competency development
Collaboration & Coordination
• Partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Support strategic initiatives and organizational goals
• Ensure seamless patient care across departments
Compliance & Safety
• Ensure adherence to Texas Board of Nursing regulations
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and procedures
• Promote safe and efficient patient care practices
Must-Have Qualifications
• Active Texas RN License or Compact RN License (Required)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN Required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification)
• Minimum 2+ years OR acute care experience
• Minimum 3+ years OR management experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Must be open to full-time evening/night shift
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in Magnet-designated hospitals
• Professional certification in clinical or leadership area
• Experience managing multiple surgical specialties
Core Competencies
• Leadership and team management
• Clinical operations and patient care
• Communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Quality improvement and compliance
Recruiter Submission Template –
Full Name:
Degree (BSN) with University and Completion Year:
RN License (Texas / Compact – Status):
BLS Certification (Yes/No):
Total Years of RN Experience:
Years of Experience in Operating Room (OR):
Years of Experience in OR Leadership / Management:
Does the candidate have experience in:
• Neuro / Plastics / Ortho / ENT surgical services?
• Acute care hospital setting?
• Managing staff (RNs, Techs, Coordinators)?
Motivation / Reason for interest in this position:
Reason for job change:
Contact Number:
Email ID:
LinkedIn Profile URL:
Full Address (City, State):
Notice Period / Availability:
Current Work Authorization Status:
Expected Salary:
Is the candidate open to full-time evening/night shifts only?
Are you ready to relocate at your own expense and work onsite in Houston, TX (Onsite)?