OR Perioperative Resource Nurse

At Houston Methodist, the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position is an experienced Operating Room Nurse, serving as a clinical resource, assumes leadership responsibilities with high-level contributions in direct patient interaction, functioning at the Expert level according to Benner's model of clinical practice. This position acts as the primary liaison between other departments, vendors, surgeons, anesthesia, and Operating Room (OR) staff, assisting management with the coordination and facilitation of care, process improvement, quality initiatives, and the overall growth of the perioperative program. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position provides patient care as an operating room nurse circulator or in a scrub role, as needed, and assists with providing breaks and lunches for staff. This position will assist with the standardization and efficiency of care for patients in the perioperative environment, evaluating direct and indirect costs. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position ensures appropriate and adequate resources are allocated for scheduled surgeries, including but not limited to appropriate staffing and staff skills set, supplies, instruments, and equipment. Responsibilities for the Perioperative Nurse Coordinator position may also include serving as charge nurse, leading unit, and shared governance activities, assessing perioperative needs related to practice and improvement opportunities, coordinating unit education, tailored training for specific procedures using specialty equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. The Perioperative Nurse Coordinator acts as a role model and mentor to other OR staff and a catalyst for change to enhance patient care and outcome. QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing
• Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Five years registered nurse experience in an operating room setting
• Six months in a previous leadership capacity, e.g., committee chair, charge nurse or coordinator preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required

• RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing_PSV Compact Licensure – Must obtain permanent Texas license within 60 days (if establishing Texas residency) and
• BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• CNOR - Certified Operating Room Nurse (CCI) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International_PSV through National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) or the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC)

Preferred

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) as defined by unit/service line

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist's eighth hospital, opened in the first quarter of 2025 in a prime location in the heart of the rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor. It incorporates the most advanced technology available, featuring innovations designed to enhance communication between patients, physicians, staff and families. The facility combines state-of-the-art technology with world-class clinicians, creating an unparalleled experience for patients, employees and physicians.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.