Charge Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc is seeking an experienced Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse (RN) to coordinate perioperative services in Avondale, AZ. The role involves staffing, coordinating scheduling, mentoring staff, and ensuring patient care meets regulatory standards and professional nursing practice.

You will supervise the nursing team, liaise with surgeons and other departments, respond to urgent needs, and drive quality improvement while managing departmental budgets and implementing

Qualifications

• A nursing degree from an accredited school; BSN preferred.
• At least two years of clinical nursing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• RN license in the state; CPR, ACLS and applicable certifications.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and decision‑making skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to manage department budgets and drive change.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients of various ages.
• Supervise healthcare team members and ensure adherence to policies.
• Coordinate scheduling and operational activities within the unit.
• Respond quickly to the needs of surgeons, patients and staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and develop improvement strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Decision-making under pressure

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Overview:

The Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse (RN) coordinates departmental functions, manages staffing, and acts as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. Responsible for developing plans to meet regulatory standards, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality patient care aligned with professional nursing practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients of various ages.
• Supervise healthcare team members and ensure adherence to organizational policies.
• Coordinate scheduling and operational activities within the unit.
• Respond quickly to the needs of surgeons, patients, and staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and develop improvement strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of a nursing degree from an accredited school; BSN preferred.
• At least two years of relevant clinical nursing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid RN license in the state; CPR, ACLS, and specialty certifications as applicable.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and decision‑making skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to manage departmental budgets and implement change.

Additional Requirements: Certification in specialty areas (e.g., neonatal, wound care, bariatrics), and completion of relevant training courses such as advanced fetal monitoring or neonatal resuscitation, may be required based on department needs.