Profession/Specialty: Nursing
Location: Arlington, TX
Shift: Mixed (Rotating Weekends)
Job Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role
This role is with a large, full-service hospital within a leading healthcare network in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The facility is a 400+ bed hospital offering comprehensive services including surgical care, heart and vascular services, emergency and trauma care, orthopedics, oncology, women’s services, and advanced specialty programs. The organization is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to clinical excellence, and patient-centered care.
The Nurse Manager of Surgical Services is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and clinical excellence of the Operating Room. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality, professional nursing care by assessing, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating care for surgical patients. The Nurse Manager works closely with hospital leadership, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support operational efficiency, staff development, and patient safety.
Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality nursing care for all surgical patients within the Operating Room.
Assess, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate nursing care and departmental operations.
Collaborate with the OR Educator to plan and implement staff education, orientation, and ongoing training.
Conduct department-specific needs assessments and develop staff growth and competency plans.
Establish departmental goals, objectives, implementation strategies, and evaluation measures.
Develop, maintain, and interpret departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain fiscal responsibility, including operating and capital budget planning.
Serve as a liaison between OR staff, administration, medical staff, and other hospital departments.
Participate in performance evaluations in collaboration with clinical leadership.
Attend facility management and leadership meetings.
Work collaboratively with senior leadership, finance, and unit leaders to support departmental operations and strategic initiatives.
Reports directly to the Director of Surgery
Oversees approximately 60 FTEs
Manages an Operating Room with 14 surgical suites
Minimum of 2 years of acute care Operating Room leadership experience
At least 5 years of RN experience in an Operating Room setting
Strong clinical expertise in surgical nursing
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field
Active Texas RN license or compact state license
Current BLS (AHA or equivalent)
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
CNOR certification
Experience leading teams in a high-volume surgical environment
For more details reach at jmckenzie@navitashealth.com
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.