Operating Room Flow & Resource Lead

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifespan in Providence, RI seeks a qualified operating room nurse leader to ensure resource availability and staffing for quality perioperative care. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and service line coordinators to optimize daily OR schedules and patient outcomes.

You will guide and support perioperative team members, participate in professional development, and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Current RI RN license and active practice in operating room nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of professional OR nursing and patient care.
• Ability to direct activities of perioperative staff and coordinate with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgeon availability, patient acuity, and area resources to meet case needs.
• Promote the organization’s mission, vision, and values in daily work.
• Manage human and operational resources efficiently during tours.
• Demonstrate collaboration with perioperative team and stakeholders.
• Serve as clinical resource using guidelines and accreditation standards.
• Coordinate and manage changes within the surgical area.
• Plan perioperative patient care with multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize conflict resolution techniques to resolve issues.
• Collect and analyze perioperative data to support negotiation with stakeholders.
• Ensure staffing, equipment, and supplies are available as needed.
• Mentor staff and participate in ongoing education and professional growth.
• Maintain patient privacy and advocate for patients throughout care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Resource planning

Staff assignment

Conflict resolution

Data analysis

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure – RI

Job description

Lifespan in Providence, RI seeks a qualified operating room nurse leader to ensure resource availability and staffing for quality perioperative care. You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and service line coordinators to optimize daily OR schedules and patient outcomes.

You will guide and support perioperative team members, participate in professional development, and ensure compliance with clinical guidelines and privacy standards.