Charge OR RN

OrthoNY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoNY is seeking a Charge Operating Room Nurse to join our Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center. This role operates Monday-Friday, with no weekends, no on-call, and no required holidays.

You will oversee perioperative care, coordinate OR staff, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing leadership to maintain efficient operations and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of perioperative (OR) nursing experience.
• Current NYS RN license; BLS required; ACLS preferred; CNOR preferred.
• Prior experience in charge nurse or high-volume surgical setting preferred.
• Strong communication with providers, patients and peers; able to work in fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care through the perioperative process in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Coordinate daily OR activities: staff assignments, room coverage, surgical schedules, breaks, and workflow.
• Assist with scheduling changes, staffing needs and operational issues.
• Promote patient safety and quality standards through efficient patient flow and timely room turnover.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, surgical technologists, sterile processing and leadership.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation and report concerns to leadership.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Charge nurse

Staff coordination

Communication

Education

NYS RN license

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

We are looking for a Charge Operating Room Nurse to join our Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center!

Monday-Friday, no weekends, no on-call or required holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative process in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Serve as a resource for perioperative procedures and processes, guiding staff on protocols, resolving workflow issues, and upholding standards throughout surgical care.
• Coordinate daily OR activities, including staff assignments, room coverage, surgical schedules, breaks, and workflow.
• Assist with managing changes to the surgical schedule, staffing needs, and other operational issues throughout the day.
• Promote efficient patient flow and timely room turnover while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing staff, surgical technologists, sterile processing, and leadership.
• Support compliance with infection prevention, medication safety, surgical safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with orientation, training, and ongoing support of new and existing team members.
• Reinforce department policies, procedures, and clinical standards and elevate concerns to nursing leadership as appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and help identify opportunities to improve workflow, patient care, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with emergency situations and provide clinical guidance to staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Communicate staffing, clinical, operational, or employee concerns to the appropriate leader.
• Promote a collaborative, respectful, and team-oriented environment.
• Support staff through communication, coordination, and informal guidance.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of perioperative (OR) nursing experience
• Current NYS Registered Nurse (RN) license required, bachelor's degree preferred;
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
• CNOR certification preferred
• Prior experience in charge nurse, flow coordination, or high-volume surgical setting preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers;
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing

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