Clinical Manager - Operating Room

Children's Health Dallas , TX 75201

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About the Job

The Clinical Manager leads clinical operations and daily management of surgical procedures within the main operating room in collaboration with the clinical Director. This individual leads a dedicated team of highly trained operating room clinicians and maintains integral relationships with medical staff leadership. A successful team member in this position is a team player, flexible and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Highlighted Responsibilities

Management of patients from newborn to 18 years old intraoperatively
Management of airways including endotracheal tubes, nasal airways, oral airways and bag valve mask
Assessing and maintaining sterile technique, positioning, specimen collection
Multidisciplinary communication to ensure safe, developmentally appropriate care
Provide communication and education to families to ensure involvement and understanding in their child's care
Service lines include: Dental, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Oral surgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Surgery, Plastics/Craniofacial, Transplant and Urology
Partner with surgeons and anesthesia to support measurement-based care and coordination of care within Perioperative Services
Guide data driven care through the oversite of data utilization and clinical application of outcome measures
Manage staffing, quality, research, productivity, and budget for respective areas.
Evaluate and enhance efficiency in processes

Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years' relevant experience, Operating room experience

Education: BSN

License: TX RN License

Certifications: BLS, PALS, CNOR preferred

About Us

At Children's Health, we value the role each team member plays in helping us deliver on our mission of making life better for children.

For nine consecutive years, Children's Health has been recognized as one of the 150 top places to work in health care by Becker's Hospital Review. This esteemed list features healthcare systems which offer professional development, growth, excellent benefits and promotion of diversity above and beyond other organizations.

Shift: 10:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Call required.

Benefits

Children's Health offers opportunities for learning and career development; competitive pay; and a comprehensive benefits program. We promote a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We invite you to learn more about Children's Health.

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