Operating Room Charge RN

Job Summary and Qualifications

The OR Clinical Nurse Coordinator (CNC) ensures and delivers high quality, patient-centered care and coordination of all functions in the operating room during the designated shift. In collaboration with other members of the management team, the CNC directs, monitors, and evaluates nursing care in accordance with established policies/procedures, serves as a resource person for staff, and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.

What you will do in this role:

·         Assists with admission and discharge processes to ensure efficient throughput and high quality, patient-centered care.

·         Participates in the ongoing assessment of the quality of patient care services provided in the unit, in collaboration with other members of the management team.

·         Collaborates with subject matter experts and other managers to create an environment of teamwork that supports improved outcomes and service.

·         Supports a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.

·         Supports the efforts of the facility to improve engagement by operationalizing current nursing strategies, including employee rounding, hourly rounds, and other initiatives.

·         Provides recommendations related to interviewing, selecting, and training new staff. Recommends and implements courses of action, including training and development, conflict resolution, personnel policy compliance, completion of performance evaluations, and/or disciplinary actions to ensure a competitively better organization.

·         Assists with staff scheduling. Manages all practical aspects of staff labor in accordance with patient care needs and established productivity guidelines.

·         Supports proper inventory control and assists with managing supplies and equipment.

What qualifications you will need:

·         Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required

·         Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license

·         A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required At least one year of RN experience required

·         Previous charge nursing experience in the operating room required

Shift Differential: Nights $3.50, On-Call $3.50, Weekends $3.50