Charge Nurse - Operating Room Trauma

Rock Health; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Rock Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) leader to head the Operating Room trauma pod, coordinating patient care and guiding the interprofessional team to deliver exceptional outcomes.

The role emphasizes supervisor responsibilities, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional growth, with weekday operations and rotating shifts, plus comprehensive benefits. This is a frontline leadership position with a focus on safety, quality, and staff development.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree required (BSN preferred).
• 2–10 years of nursing experience with leadership experience preferred.
• Current RN license.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate trauma-focused OR activities.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team, patients, families.
• Promote evidence-based practice and practice improvement.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to enhance satisfaction.
• Support nursing staff development and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to unit safety, quality, and practice standards.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

RN license

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred)

Job description

Role Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities within the OR trauma pod, ensuring high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate complex patient care plans in collaboration with the interprofessional team, patients, and families.
• Assess patient data proactively to identify and address changes in condition, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes.
• Utilize evidence-based practices, participate in practice improvement initiatives, and promote scientific inquiry.
• Evaluate patient and family experiences to enhance satisfaction and care quality.
• Guide and support nursing staff, fostering professional development and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to unit safety, quality, and practice standards, providing feedback to peers.

Qualifications & Skills

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).
• 2-10 years of nursing experience, with leadership experience preferred.
• Current RN license.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Additional Information

This leadership role involves managing a trauma-focused OR team, working weekdays with a rotating schedule, and supporting organizational initiatives for professional growth. Benefits include comprehensive insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.