Overview:
We are seeking an Operating Room Charge RN also referred to as a Surgical Charge Nurse or an OR Charge Nurse. The OR Charge Nurse will smooth functioning of surgical services within our hospital. Someone who is essential in maintaining a safe, efficient, and effective operating room environment, ensuring that both patients and surgical teams are supported throughout the process.
Shift’s Available: Days (Some call)
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 8 hour – 6:30am to 3:30-4pm
Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities:
If you have supervisory experience within a Hospital Surgical OR Setting you are encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Oversee the nursing staff and other personnel in the operating room, including roles and responsibilities, managing shift schedules, and ensuring that all staff are adequately prepared for their duties
- Coordinate the daily surgical schedule, ensure that all surgeries are properly staffed, supplies are available, and that operating rooms are prepared in a timely manner
- Act as a liaison between surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate effective communication and collaboration during surgical procedures.
- Ensure that all safety protocols are followed to protect patients from infections and other complications, which may include monitoring sterilization processes, patient positioning, and adherence to surgical checklists
- Oversee patient care before, during, and after surgery, ensure that all necessary preparations are made and that patients are monitored closely
- Ensure that all necessary surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are available and functioning correctly, you may also manage inventory and work with suppliers to replenish stock
- Confirm that all procedures within the OR comply with hospital policies, regulations, and accreditation standards
- May be responsible for documenting various aspects of the surgery, including patient information, staff assignments, and any incidents that occur during the surgical procedure
Qualifications:
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS 30 days upon hire and maintain current
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
- Current PALS upon hire and maintain current, preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience, one to two years, in acute care hospital Surgical OR setting, preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in an acute care operating room preferred.
- CNOR within 2 years, preferred.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred
Employment Status:
Full Time
Shift:
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity: