RN Clinical Manager – Operating Room (Days)
📍 Location: Cypress, Texas
🏥 Acute Care Hospital | Magnet-Recognized Facility
💼 Full-Time | Onsite
🕒 Shift: Days (Hours Vary)
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Partial
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Overview
An award-winning acute care hospital in the Cypress/Houston area is seeking an experienced RN Clinical Manager to lead its Operating Room team. This leadership position is responsible for overseeing daily OR operations, staffing, quality outcomes, and team development while partnering with physicians and interdisciplinary leaders to ensure exceptional patient care.
The department features 8 Operating Rooms with a diverse surgical case mix, including a strong emphasis on Robotics and a growing Neurosurgery Program.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical & Operational Leadership
Manage daily operations of the Operating Room department.
Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care delivery.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and resource utilization.
Serve as a clinical resource and provide direct patient care when needed.
Monitor departmental performance and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Team Management
Recruit, retain, mentor, and develop nursing staff.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback.
Foster employee engagement and professional development.
Support ongoing education, competency validation, and succession planning.
Quality & Compliance
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Lead patient safety and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians and hospital leadership on strategic goals and operational improvements.
Promote exceptional patient experience and service excellence.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
Licensure & Certifications
Active Texas RN License or Compact RN License in good standing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience in an acute care hospital.
Minimum 3 years of current OR leadership experience in one of the following:
Supervisor
Assistant Clinical Manager
Clinical Manager
Director
Preferred Qualifications
Robotics surgery experience.
Neuro/Neurosurgery Operating Room experience.
Professional nursing or leadership certification.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Must-Have Requirements
✔ Active Texas RN License (or Compact License) with no restrictions
✔ BSN Degree
✔ BLS Certification
✔ Minimum 2 years acute care OR experience
✔ Minimum 3 years current OR management experience
✔ Accurate and up-to-date resume with detailed employment history
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a proven Operating Room leader with experience managing teams in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Successful candidates will possess:
Strong OR clinical expertise.
Demonstrated leadership and staff development experience.
Experience managing surgical services operations.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to drive patient outcomes, quality initiatives, and operational excellence.
Robotics and/or Neuro OR experience preferred.
Candidate Snapshot
Requirement
Details
Education
BSN Required
License
Active Texas RN or Compact RN
OR Experience
2+ Years Acute Care
Leadership Experience
3+ Years OR Management
Setting
Acute Care Hospital
Seniority
Mid-Level Leadership
Relocation
Partial Assistance Available
Visa Sponsorship
Not Available
Screening Questions
Do you use any tobacco or nicotine products?
Are you willing to comply with COVID-19 and Flu vaccination requirements (unless exempt)?
Please provide a brief overview of your OR experience, including Robotics and Neuro experience if applicable.
Do you meet all required qualifications for this position?
Please describe your OR leadership experience (Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Clinical Manager, Director, etc.).
Interview Process
Recruiter Phone Screening
Virtual or In-Person Interviews with Leadership Team
Operating Room Job Shadow
Target Candidate Sources
Level I & Level II Trauma Centers
Large Acute Care Health Systems
Surgical Services Leaders from:
Houston-area hospitals
Dallas/Fort Worth health systems
San Antonio health systems
Candidates to Avoid
Skilled nursing or long-term care backgrounds without acute care OR experience.
New graduates or Assistant Directors of Nursing (ADONs) without OR leadership.
Candidates currently pursuing NP, PA, or MSN programs where tenure may be a concern.
Recent travel nurses (post-2021 travel assignments may raise retention concerns).
Candidates seeking compensation above the posted range.
Why Join?
Leadership opportunity within a Magnet-recognized hospital.
Advanced surgical environment with Robotics and Neurosurgery programs.
Strong organizational reputation and employee engagement.
Opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing perioperative teams.
Competitive compensation and relocation assistance available.