Operating Room Registered Nurse Charge

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Overview

Department: Operating Room

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 

We are seeking an Operating Room Clinical Supervisor 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. 

Responsibilities

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

   

  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 
  • Employer 401K options 
  • Tuition reimbursement options  
  • Life, disability, and other insurance options 
  • Many other amazing benefits 

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

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