Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, TX, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development and a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, PTO, paid holidays, on‑site childcare, competitive wage, merit increases, and more.

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

• Bachelor’s Degree, Graduate of an accredited Nursing program; BSN required.
• 3 years experience as an RN (specialty areas may have increased requirements depending on unit or standard of care).
• Licenses and
  
  Certifications:
  
  Nursing Licensure Compact – BNE or current Texas license; BLS (Basic Life Support) course accredited by AHA or ARC.

• Minimum 2 years Operating Room RN experience.
• Progressive RN leadership experience (lead, charge, supervisor).
• Operating Room experience in Orthopedics, Spine, or Urology.
• CNOR certification.

• Directly supervise and evaluate patient care by staff on a 24‑hour basis, make daily patient rounds, conduct random chart audits, and mentor personnel.
• Manage staff and staffing assignments to meet productivity targets and patient needs, coordinating with Central Staffing Office and House Supervisor.
• Model pro‑active problem solving and collaborate with staff to resolve identified issues.
• Use chain of command for escalating issues, advocate for patients and staff, and support safe care delivery.
• Provide coverage during shifts, serve as role model when providing direct patient care.
• Coach and counsel nursing personnel, promote professional growth, and support participation in unit activities, committees, and continuing education.
• Ensure accurate event reporting through RL Solutions, investigate event facts, and facilitate timely follow‑up by management.
• Participate in patient care conferences, maintain/implement plans for patient satisfaction, and streamline OR efficiency and flow.
• Collect and maintain performance records, comply with policies and procedures, provide input for annual performance reviews, and ensure competency assessment.
• Maintain Kronos records, monitor scheduling trends, and address attendance issues.
• Control inventory of equipment and supplies, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
• Lead staff meetings, special projects, and performance‑improvement initiatives, communicate data, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate improvement projects with physicians and other disciplines, and demonstrate continuous performance improvement.
• Meet or exceed financial goals and departmental objectives, performing core functions related to patient care, research participants, and record maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is security‑sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, authorizing UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Texas‑Dallas – 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

5323 Harry Hines Blvd

846600 – Surgery – ZLP

Full‑time

Day Job

Standard