Operating Room Lead RN — Clinical Unit Leader

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader for the Operating Room at St. Mary's Hospital.

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse coordinates patient care on a designated unit, partnering with the Clinical Manager to ensure efficient, safe operations and excellent patient experience. The role requires BSN (preferred), active RN license, and unit-specific certifications; a minimum of 2 years nursing experience with 1 year in a similar acuity level is desirable.

Qualifications

• RN license current in state of practice or compact
• BSN preferred
• BLS certification preferred on hire
• Unit-specific certifications may be required
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience with 1 year in acuity level of desired area

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care on a designated unit
• Adjust schedules and assignments based on acuity and resources
• Provide guidance and oversee unit in absence of leader
• Ensure safety and infection control practices
• Communicate with patients and families about care plans
• Participate in quality monitoring and performance improvement programs
• Facilitate patient placement, admissions, transfers and discharges
• Mentor staff and foster teamwork and conflict resolution
• Collaborate across departments to resolve operational issues
• Support mission and nursing professional practice model

Skills

Collaboration

Interprofessional comm

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Relationship building

Patient safety

Communication (oral)

Team coordination

Change management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Tools

ACLS

PALS

NRP

TNCC

ENPC

Nurse Executive Certification

Job description

Bon Secours Mercy Health is seeking a Clinical Unit Leader for the Operating Room at St. Mary's Hospital.

The Lead RN/Charge Nurse coordinates patient care on a designated unit, partnering with the Clinical Manager to ensure efficient, safe operations and excellent patient experience. The role requires BSN (preferred), active RN license, and unit-specific certifications; a minimum of 2 years nursing experience with 1 year in a similar acuity level is desirable.