Charge Nurse

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

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International (USPI) seeks an experienced OR supervisor to lead staff, coordinate case flow, and ensure smooth daily operations across OR, radiology, and anesthesia support services.

The role requires nursing licensure, surgical experience, and strong communication skills to align clinicians, vendors, and hospital policies while driving performance improvements and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program or professional nursing
• Baccalaureate degree preferred or equivalent 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 with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors
• Knowledge of hospital policies and OR procedures
• Clinically proficient in OR nursing for pediatric to geriatric patients

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff to ensure smooth daily flow of cases
• Coordinates daily case scheduling in OR and X-ray
• Prepares monthly call schedules
• Organizes monthly OR staff meetings with OR, radiology and anesthesia techs
• Communicates with physicians to resolve issues and improve efficiency
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases
• Manages quarterly inventory in OR
• Assists with OR staff training and in-services
• Prepares next-day schedules in the afternoon
• Oversees evening shift for day-end case completion and setup for next day
• Coordinates equipment repairs with physicians and vendors
• Works with Materials and Sterile Processing to coordinate supplies
• Assists in annual evaluations
• Supports hiring and orientation of OR staff
• Maintains Joint Commission compliance
• Enters data into EDGE and MIDAS, Kronos timekeeping
• Assists in Performance Improvement Projects

Skills

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Prioritization

Decision making

Multitasking

Vendor coordination

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Kronos timekeeping

EDGE data collection

MIDAS data entry

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


• 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.)