OR Charge Nurse

Stamford Ambulatory Surgical Center; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners, headquartered in Stamford, CT, seeks an experienced OR Nurse Manager to oversee daily operating room operations, staff coordination, and patient flow. The role focuses on delivering high-quality patient care, maintaining sterile standards, and collaborating with anesthesia and leadership.

The position requires RN licensure in Connecticut, at least three years of OR nursing experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Minimum three years of recent operating room nursing experience.
• Nurse licensed in Connecticut (RN).
• Knowledge of HIPAA and regulatory policies.
• Proficient with EMR and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patient flow through the OR and anticipates staffing needs.
• Manages daily OR operations for the assigned shift.
• Completes daily staff assignments and posts in the OR.
• Maintains sterile fields and adheres to asepsis standards.
• Performs scrub and circulating nurse duties.
• Assists leadership with discharge planning and anesthesia collaboration.
• Documents patient records clearly and maintains communications with patients and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Sterile technique

Asepsis

Stress management

Adaptability

Education

RN license in CT

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Surgical Instrumentation

Job description

Who we are:Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.What you'll do:Manages and facilitates patient and procedure flow through the OR and ensures the provision of high-quality patient care on a day-to-day basis. Monitors the daily OR schedule, expediting procedures as necessary, communicating changes/needs to other departments. Monitors the daily assignments of the OR staff.ACCOUNTABILITIES: (include, but are not limited to)Monitors patient flow through the OR and anticipate staffing needs.Assumes responsibility for daily operations of the OR for assigned shift.Complete daily staff assignments one day in advance and post in ORApproves staff leaving prior to end of assigned shift after consulting with leadershipFacilitates/expedites OR schedule to keep cases on time as much as possible.Monitors any changes in the OR schedule, e.g., delays, starting early. Communicates changes to OR staff and leadershipMoves following procedures to an earlier time if able.Assists leadership with ancillary audits, projections or other duties as designatedFacilitates process of patient management in the surgical center.Collaborates with the front office staff on intake process as needed.Plans and prepares for interoperative nursing care of the patient.Gathers equipment and supplies based on patient needs.Able to create and maintains multiple sterile fields/observes and enforces strict standards of asepsisFunctions in the role of Scrub and Circulating nurse.Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts as required.Administers medications and solutions as prescribed.Position and prepare patient on operating tableMonitors and controls the environment. Adheres to safety standards and precautionsDelegates duties only to competent appropriate personnel.Participates in maintaining and assuring proper functioning of equipment and sterilizing procedures.Performs in emergency situations.Evaluates readiness for patient discharge, and collaborates with the anesthesiologist in the discharge process.Reports any potential or actual adverse event as appropriate.Documents clearly and maintains the patient record.Maintains pleasant and open communication with patients, families, staff and physicians.Others duties, as assignedWho you are:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Graduate of an accredited school of nursingEXPERIENCE: Minimum three years of recent operating room nursing preferred.KNOWLEDGE:Familiarity with HIPAA, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policiesMedical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquetteUnderstanding of electronic medical record systemsQUALIFICATIONS:Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate professionally (i.e. using expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone)Ability to maintain enthusiasm while facing a high volume and a large variety of dutiesAbility and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department effortsOrganized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-taskExtremely reliable, patient and professionalReacts calmly and effectively under stressInterprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures appropriatelyAbility to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by demonstrating empathy and tactMust be a team player with a positive attitude, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, and the ability to demonstrate patience and professionalismPromotes teamwork through collaboration, represents the practice in a professional manner, and maintains the strictest confidentiality on all patient issuesCERTIFICATE / LICENSE: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut.What we offer:Excellent growth and advancement opportunitiesDynamic environmentAccess to a diverse network of practitionersBroad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experienceCompetitive CompensationGenerous PTOBenefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).