OR Charge Nurse $10K SOB

United Surgical Partners International; West University Place (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doctors United Surgery Center is seeking an experienced OR nurse leader to supervise OR staff and ensure smooth daily case flow in a busy surgical unit. You will coordinate case scheduling with the team, prepare monthly call schedules, and conduct staff meetings across OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas RN license with BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and has 3+ years in surgery. CNOR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
• Texas RN license is required.
• Current BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
• CNOR certification preferred.
• Minimum three years in surgery.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the OR staff to ensure smooth daily case flow.
• Coordinates daily OR case scheduling with staff (OR & X-Ray).
• Prepares monthly call schedules for OR personnel.
• Executes monthly OR staff meetings for OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.
• Communicates with physicians to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
• Orders instruments and equipment for cases as needed.
• Coordinates quarterly OR inventory across departments.
• Assists with OR education and in-services.
• Prepares next-day schedules in the afternoon.
• Supervises the evening shift for case completion and next-day setup.
• Communicates equipment issues to vendors and coordinates repairs.
• Coordinates supplies with Materials and Sterile Processing.
• Performs annual evaluations and assists in hiring/orientation.
• Maintains policies related to OR functions and Joint Commission readiness.
• Enters data collections and observations into EDGE and MIDAS.
• Enters timekeeping data into Kronos; supports staff counseling.
• Assists with Performance Improvement Projects.

Skills

RN license (TX)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CNOR preferred

Communication skills

Independent decision making

Multitasking

Education

Registered nursing degree

Baccalaureate degree preferred

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.