Charge Nurse - OR

Townsen Memorial Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Houston seeks a Full-Time Charge Nurse for the Operating Room. The role entails managing nursing services, supervising staff, and ensuring the quality of patient care while overseeing surgical cases. Candidates need a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 5 years of Peri-Operative experience, and strong leadership skills. The position requires active Texas RN licensure and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation will be offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or 4 years experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 5 years of Peri-Operative nursing experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory nursing experience required.
• Current RN license in Texas without restrictions.
• Current Texas RN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing services and responsibilities during shifts.
• Supervise nursing staff and delegate tasks appropriately.
• Collaborate with medical staff on patient care needs.
• Ensure operational tasks and patient care are completed on time.
• Mentor and train new staff.
• Supervise surgical staff and delegate shift tasks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to handle stress

Advanced assessment skills

IV Therapy skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Ability to provide guidance to nursing staff

Experience with Peri-Operative patient care

Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

5 years of Peri-Operative nursing experience

2 years of supervisory nursing experience

Current BLS and ACLS certification

Active RN license in Texas

Tools

EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Townsen is hiring a Full-Time Days Charge Nurse OR for our Med Center ASC location (77025)!

Summary: The Charge Nurse, Operating Room (OR) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care provided at the facility. This role will be responsible for managing all services and nursing responsibilities during each shift by providing assistance and care for patients, supervising nursing staff, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring that all operational tasks are completed on time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational flow of surgical cases
• Assess and address physical and emotional needs of patients
• Collaborate with Anesthesia regarding OR operational needs and work flow
• Update patient medical records with services provided, health condition and response to treatments
• Recognize changes in patients\' condition and respond appropriately
• Inform physicians of any changes in patients\' progress, condition or medicinal needs
• Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members
• Address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
• Supervise surgical staff and delegate the shift\'s tasks and coordinate with physicians
• Coordinate daily administrative duties, including schedules, surgical staff assignments, and patient care
• Schedule staff and patients to ensure full coverage to provide safe and effective patient care
• Ensure proper care supplies are on hand
• Handle employee conflicts or concerns
• Mentor and train new staff and provide support and guidance to all staff members
• Coordinate with doctors and administrators to communicate any protocol changes to staff
• Coordinate services with other patient care units and maintain communication

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High level of familiarity with safety practices and procedures
• Excellent leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle stress and work shifts with sound judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to nursing and related patient care staff
• Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards
• Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within specified care
• Ability to administer a wide range of critical care drugs, with knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects
• Experience with nursing care for Peri-Operative patients
• Ability to operate vital sign monitors
• Advanced assessment skills
• Thorough understanding of nursing diagnosis
• IV Therapy skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or
• Four (4) years of experience in lieu of education
• Minimum of 5 years of Peri-Operative nursing experience
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory nursing experience
• Orthopedic/Spine experience
• Current BLS and ACLS
• Current and unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas; license must remain active and unencumbered while employed

Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.