OR Charge Nurse $10K SOB

United Surgical Partners International; Jacinto City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors United Surgery Center in Texas is seeking an experienced OR nurse manager to supervise the OR staff, coordinate daily case flow, scheduling and equipment, and ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards for safe patient care.

You will prepare monthly call schedules, lead inservices, manage inventory with Radiology and Sterile Processing, and communicate with physicians and vendors to resolve issues and maintain smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Three (3) years experience in surgery.
• Current Texas RN License.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required.
• CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the OR staff to ensure smooth flow of cases.
• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the OR with other staff to ensure schedule flows smoothly.
• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly OR staff meetings and in-services.
• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Order instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise evening shift and radiology coordination.
• Communicate with vendors for supplies and instrument needs.
• Coordinate with Materials and Sterile Processing for supplies.
• Assist with annual evaluations and hiring/orientation of OR staff.
• Help revise policies related to OR functions and maintain Joint Commission readiness.
• Enter data into Kronos timekeeping; MIDAS data entry; EDGE data collections.

Skills

RN licensed

BLS ACLS PALS

CNOR preferred

Independent decision making

Prioritization

Communication skills

Hospital policies knowledge

OR nursing skills

Pediatric/adult/geriatric care

Education

Graduate of accredited school

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Texas RN license/certification

Job description

$10K SOB Available
Doctors United Surgery Center

Position Responsibilities:

• Supervises the OR staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.


• Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).


• Prepares monthly call schedules.


• Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.


• Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.


• Orders instruments and equipment for cases.


• Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR


• Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.


• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.


• Supervise the evening shift which includes coordination of the staff for case completions of the day and setting up for the next day. This also includes Radiology.


• Communicate with physicians to resolve equipment or instrument issues by coordinating ordering or getting repairs done.


• Communicate with vendors and representatives for supplies, equipment or instruments that are needed for cases.


• Works closely with Materials and Sterile Processing Dept to coordinate supplies & instrument needs.


• Preparing and administering annual evaluations


• Works closely with manager with hiring and orienting OR staff members


• Helps in revising and preparing policies that relate to O.R. functions


• Assistance in maintaining compliance for Joint Commission surveys


• Enters company data collections and observations with company EDGE


• MIDAS data entry.


• Enters data into Kronos time keeping program


• Assistance with staff counseling as necessary


• Coordinates and assists in Performance Improvement Projects.

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Required Skills:

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.


• Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.


• Three (3) years experience in surgery.


• Current Texas RN License


• BLS, ACLS and PALS required


• CNOR preferred


• Independent decision making skills.


• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.


• Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.


• 1.Knowledgeable of hospital policies and procedures specific to the operating room.


• 2.Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the developmental needs of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.