Operating Room Lead RN — ENT/OMFS Team

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Detroit seeks a Registered Nurse - ENT, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Team Lead to coordinate OR operations and lead frontline staff. This full-time role interfaces with surgeons and OR leadership to optimize workflow and patient safety.

The position drives staffing, coaching, and performance reviews while ensuring adherence to infection control and regulatory standards in a busy ENT/OMFS service line.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• BSN preferred.
• 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Active Michigan RN license.
• ACLS preferred; BLS within 30 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Ensure OR policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements are followed.
• Oversee inventory management and supply coordination for surgical operations.
• Mentor and develop nursing staff through education and performance coaching.
• Communicate with surgical teams regarding case requirements and preferences.
• Monitor OR efficiency, case turnaround times, and scheduling.
• Participate in staffing and shift coordination to ensure adequate coverage.
• Ensure infection control and sterilization protocols are followed.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the OR.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff mentoring

Communication skills

Scheduling

Infection control

Quality improvement

Education

BSN preferred

RN licensure (MI)

Tools

ACLS

BLS Provider

Job description

Registered Nurse - Ear, Nose, and Throat, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Team Lead

• Full-time
• Job Type: Full Time

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Team Lead RN - Operating Room coordinates activities of staff in the operating room and provides oversight for front line staff in collaboration with O.R. leadership. Serves as liaison between surgeon, operating room staff, and management, addressing questions and issues related to procedures and surgeon preferences. Coordinates day-to-day operational needs by setting priorities, planning for staffing needs, and coordinating work across other teams. Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to team members while contributing to employment decisions and performance reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures compliance with operating room policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements specific to ENT and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery specialties
• Oversees inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply chain coordination to support surgical operations
• Mentors and develops nursing staff through ongoing education, skill development, and performance coaching
• Communicates with surgical teams regarding case requirements, preferences, and special considerations to optimize surgical workflow
• Monitors and maintains operating room efficiency, including case turnaround times and scheduling optimization
• Participates in staff scheduling, coverage planning, and shift coordination to ensure adequate staffing levels
• Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, sterilization procedures, and patient safety standards
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and contributes to continuous process enhancement within the operating room

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing required. BSN Preferred. Two to three (2-3) years of relevant acute care nursing experience required. A member of AORN organization preferred. Actively participates in the O.R. Shared Governance Council or Committee. Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse required. ACLS preferred. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted

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Unit Description:

This team lead will support the ENT/OMFS service line. We are operational 24 hours per day, working either 8-hour, 10-hour or 12-hour shifts.Why join our team? OR at St John Hospital is a closeknit community with opportunities for mentor/mentee relationships, participation in active work councils, and involvement in problem solving and decision making.

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