Charge Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc.; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Health Care Services Inc. in Glendale, CA seeks an OR Charge Nurse (RN) to oversee surgical unit operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will supervise RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, provide direct patient care as needed, and drive quality improvements while managing service interactions and staff development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state with CPR and ACLS.
• Additional specialty certifications as required.
• Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate care to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs according to patient needs.
• Coordinate daily staffing, scheduling, and staff orientation.
• Ensure plans meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide direct patient care per established standards.
• Monitor care effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Handle customer service interactions proactively.
• Train and mentor staff; support change management.
• Manage departmental operations.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Pressure management

Budget management

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Position Overview: The OR - Operating Room Charge Nurse (RN) oversees departmental functions within the surgical unit, acting as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders. They coordinate staffing, manage patient care, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate patient care to RNs, LPNs, and CNAs based on patient needs and staff competencies.
• Coordinate daily staffing, scheduling, and staff orientation, ensuring competencies are met.
• Develop and implement plans to meet regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide direct patient care according to established standards and practices.
• Monitor and evaluate care effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary.
• Manage customer service interactions, addressing issues proactively.
• Train and mentor staff, fostering professional development.
• Handle departmental operational tasks and support change management initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse license in the state, with CPR, ACLS, and additional certifications as required by specialty.
• Minimum of two years relevant clinical nursing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Effective communication, decision‑making skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Knowledge of departmental budget management and change implementation.

Additional Requirements

Education from an accredited nursing school; specialized certifications in areas like NICU, Bariatrics, or Wound Care are preferred. Advanced fetal monitoring or similar skills may be required depending on the department.