Perioperative Nurse Coordinator
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
About the Team
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a Magnet-recognized, not-for-profit, faith-based institution serving the growing Northwest Houston community. We are dedicated to providing quality, cost-effective healthcare in a compassionate environment, offering a full range of services including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.
About the Role
This full-time position focuses on cardiac cases within our Perioperative department. As a Perioperative Nurse Coordinator, you will serve as an experienced Operating Room Nurse functioning at the Expert level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. You will act as a clinical resource and assume leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions in direct patient interaction.
You will serve as the primary liaison between departments, vendors, surgeons, anesthesia, and OR staff. Your role involves assisting management with the coordination of care, process improvement, quality initiatives, and the overall growth of the perioperative program. You will help standardize and improve the efficiency of care for patients in the perioperative environment while ensuring appropriate resource allocation for scheduled surgeries, including staffing, skills sets, supplies, and equipment.
In addition to leadership duties, you will function as a charge nurse, lead unit activities, and participate in shared governance. You will act as a role model and mentor to other OR staff, serving as a catalyst for change to enhance patient care and outcomes. You will also assist with providing breaks and lunches for staff and may perform patient care as an operating room nurse circulator or in a scrub role as needed.
Work Environment
This position works Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. Employees are required to wear scrubs and business professional attire as approved by the department. While this is a standard schedule, employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies, such as disasters or severe weather events. Travel within the Houston Metropolitan area may be required.
Equal Opportunity
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States
Houston, Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleServe as primary liaison between surgeons, anesthesia, vendors, and OR staff
- check_circleAct as charge nurse and lead multidisciplinary teams during complex surgical cases
- check_circleCoordinate perioperative workflow, case scheduling, and patient flow across departments
- check_circleOversee inventory management, cost control, and supply chain efficiency initiatives
- check_circleLead quality improvement initiatives, shared governance, and safety process enhancements
- check_circleManage staffing allocation, skill sets, and resource availability for scheduled surgeries
- check_circleProvide clinical mentorship, education, and training for OR staff and new hires
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing
- verifiedFive years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting
- verifiedRN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure
- verifiedBLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA)
- verifiedCNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse
- verifiedACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) preferred
Nice to Have
Master's degree. Six months in a previous leadership capacity (e.g., committee chair, charge nurse, or coordinator). ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or Instructor certification.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: RN, BLS, Cnor, Acls, Operating Room, Cardiac, Surgical Instrumentation, Perioperative, Nursing, Texas State Licensure.
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; Master's degree preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist
What does a Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist do?expand_more
In this Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist role, you will serve as primary liaison between surgeons, anesthesia, vendors, and or staff; act as charge nurse and lead multidisciplinary teams during complex surgical cases; coordinate perioperative workflow, case scheduling, and patient flow across departments; and oversee inventory management, cost control, and supply chain efficiency initiatives.
What are the requirements for this Perioperative Nurse Coordinator role?expand_more
To qualify for the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing; Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting; RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure; BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA); CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse; and ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) preferred.
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Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist is based in 1769, San Jacinto Street, Downtown, Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77002, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Houston Methodist has listed this Perioperative Nurse Coordinator role as on-site.
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Candidates for Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist should have senior.
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Key skills for Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist include RN; BLS; Cnor; Acls; Operating Room; Cardiac; Surgical Instrumentation; and Perioperative.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Nursing required; and Master's degree preferred.
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Perioperative Nurse Coordinator at Houston Methodist is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.