Charge Nurse

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc seeks an OR Services Manager to supervise staff and coordinate daily case flow in the operating room and radiology support, ensuring efficient scheduling and smooth workflow.

The role requires MD RN credentials, BLS/ACLS/PALS, with CNOR preferred. Responsibilities include staff development, policy updates, Joint Commission readiness, and participation in performance-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate nurse with MD RN license and eligible to work in the US.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.
• CNOR preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to ensure smooth daily flow of cases.
• Coordinate OR case scheduling with OR and X-ray teams.
• Prepare monthly call schedules and OR staff meetings.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Order instruments and coordinate inventory for the OR.
• Assist with OR education and staff in-services.
• Prepare afternoon schedules for the next day and supervise evening shift.
• Coordinate with Radiology, Materials, and Sterile Processing for supplies.
• Ensure Joint Commission compliance and participate in PI projects.

Skills

Independent decision making

Prioritization

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Clinical OR nursing proficiency

Education

Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing

Baccalaureate degree preferred

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• Supervises the staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).
• Prepares monthly call schedules.
• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members
• Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions
• Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE
• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

• Supervises the staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).
• Prepares monthly call schedules.
• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.
• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.
• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.
• Preparing and administering annual evaluations
• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members
• Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions
• Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys
• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE
• MIDAS data entry.
• Enters data into Kronos time keeping program
• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary
• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.
• Three (3) years experience in surgery.
• Current MD RN License
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required
• CNOR preferred
• Independent decision making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.
• Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.
• Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Pay Range- Min: $46.23 to Max: $57.79

Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.)