Operating Room Weekend Lead RN

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Weekend option

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Weekend Clinical Supervisor RN - Weekend. This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Main Operating Room during weekend hours, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient department operations.

As the only Level I Trauma Center in St. Louis County, Mercy St. Louis offers a dynamic surgical environment with 27 operating rooms and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in Missouri or compact state eligibility.
• Minimum of 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Ability to lead teams and make independent decisions in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and operational coordination of the Main Operating Room during weekend shifts.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and patient flow to support safe and efficient surgical operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for perioperative staff.
• Assist staff with complex patient care situations and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and support departments to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in orientation, education, coaching, and performance development of team members.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing adjustments, and resource utilization.
• Promote a culture aligned with Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.
• Perform circulating RN responsibilities as needed based on department volume and patient acuity.
• Ensure department readiness through oversight of equipment, supplies, and operational processes.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives.

Skills

OR leadership

Perioperative nursing

Team leadership

Decision making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as Weekend Clinical Supervisor RN - Weekend. This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Main Operating Room during weekend hours, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient department operations.

As the only Level I Trauma Center in St. Louis County, Mercy St. Louis offers a dynamic surgical environment with 27 operating rooms and a collaborative team.