Operating Room Charge Nurse

Centrumsurgery; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision plan

EAP

Disability insurance

Life with AD&D

401(k) with vesting

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Centrum Surgery Center in San Antonio, TX seeks an RN Charge Nurse for the Operating Room. The role focuses on planning, implementing, and evaluating perioperative nursing care, supervising staff, and ensuring safe, efficient OR operations across shifts.

Requirements include an active Texas RN license, 1 year of leadership, and 3 years peri-operative experience. ACLS/PALS certification or within 60 days of hire is expected.

Qualifications

• RN license issued by Texas is required.
• Progressive leadership experience in peri-operative settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise nursing staff and coordinate OR operations.
• Certification in ACLS and PALS or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operational flow of surgical cases.
• Direct and supervise OR nursing staff per shift.
• Coordinate with anesthesia and physicians on workflow.
• Update patient records with care provided and responses to treatment.
• Ensure safety, equipment maintenance, and supply readiness.
• Mentor new staff and handle staff conflicts or concerns.

Skills

OR leadership

Perioperative nursing

EMR systems

Vital signs monitoring

Communication

Safety procedures

Staff mentoring

ACLS/PALS knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Texas RN license

1 year nursing leadership experience

3 years peri-operative experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

ACLS certification or within 60 days

PALS certification or within 60 days

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centrum Surgery Centeris looking for aFulltimeOperating Room Charge Nurseto join our team!

Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas required.

Summary: The Charge Nurse, Operating Room (OR) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care providedat 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, andensuring that all operational tasks are completed on time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 proceduresAdvanced 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 sideeffects
• 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:

• Associate's degree in nursing
• Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• One (1) year of nursing leadership experience
• Three (3) years of Peri-Operative experience
• Basic Life Support certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified or must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified or must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

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.

Centrum Surgery Center is an Ambulatory Surgical Center in San Antonio, Texas, and provides outpatient services for General Surgery, Interventional pain Management, Orthopedic Surgery, and more. With its state-of-the-art equipment and Board-Certified Physicians, the center invests in patient-care. We have a busy and growing practice seeking driven employees to join our team.