Operating Room Charge Nurse

Clinical Leadership

• Provide real-time supervision and support to OR nursing staff surgical technologists and ancillary personnel.
• Serve as the primary clinical resource during all surgical procedures; assist with patient care as needed.
• Ensure adherence to sterile technique infection control standards and safety protocols.
• Monitor patient flow and oversee timely progression of cases throughout the day.

Operational Coordination

• Oversee daily OR schedule activities adjusting as necessary to address add-ons delays staffing and equipment issues.
• Collaborate with surgeons anesthesia and scheduling staff to optimize efficiency and minimize turnover time.
• Coordinate availability of necessary equipment instruments implants and supplies.
• Assist with resolving workflow challenges and escalating issues appropriately.

Staff Management & Support

• Provide direction delegation and performance feedback to OR team members.
• Facilitate team communication including shift huddles updates and handoffs.
• Mentor new staff and support ongoing clinical education and competency development.
• Participate in staffing decisions including break/lunch coverage assignments and adjusting personnel based on surgical needs.

Quality & Compliance

• Promote and uphold quality metrics patient safety initiatives and regulatory standards (AORN CMS Joint Commission).
• Monitor and report safety concerns including near misses sentinel events and equipment failures.
• Participate in audits quality improvement initiatives and policy updates.
• Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to procedure count policies and timeouts.

Communication & Collaboration

• Act as the communication hub between surgeons anesthesia pre-op/PACU sterile processing and other team members.
• Support conflict resolution and foster a respectful collaborative surgical environment.
• Communicate changes in workflow case priorities or urgent needs promptly and professionally.

Qualifications

Required

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 23 years of perioperative nursing experience in an acute care operating room.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support).
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership communication and critical-thinking skills.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Fast-paced surgical environment with extended periods of standing and frequent movement.
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens chemicals and surgical equipment.
• Ability to lift push and pull equipment or patients per facility policy.

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Teamwork
• Decision-Making & Critical Thinking
• Communication & Conflict Resolution
• Clinical Expertise
• Adaptability & Prioritization
• Patient Safety & Quality Focus

Our employees are critical to our success and we value their contributions. Surgery Partners offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that values employee ideas and diversity. Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and require pre-employment drug screening.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race color creed sex religion marital status age national origin or ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition parental status sexual orientation veteran status genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation benefits training promotions transfers layoffs our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

Required Experience:

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