OR Charge Nurse: Lead OR Team & Case Flow

United Surgical Partners International; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International's Advanced Surgery Center of Bethesda is seeking a motivated OR Charge RN to supervise the OR team, coordinate case flow, and manage daily staffing and schedules in a fast-paced ASC environment.

The role requires RN licensure with prior surgical experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and CNOR preferred. You will partner with physicians, vendors, and hospital departments to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Baccalaureate degree preferred or work-related experience.
• Three years experience in surgery.
• BLS, ACLS and PALS required.
• CNOR preferred.
• Independent decision making skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
• Excellent communication with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.
• Knowledgeable of OR policies and procedures.
• Clinically proficient in OR nursing skills across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the RN circulator and direct the OR team as needed.
• Coordinate daily case scheduling in the OR with staff for smooth flow.
• Prepare monthly call schedules.
• Coordinate and perform monthly OR, radiology, and anesthesia staff meetings.
• Communicate with physicians to resolve issues and improve efficiency and flow.
• Order instruments and equipment for cases.
• Coordinate quarterly OR inventory.
• Assist with OR education by coordinating or giving in-services.
• Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.
• Supervise evening shift and coordinate case completions for the day.
• Coordinate repairs or ordering to resolve equipment issues with physicians.
• Communicate with vendors for supplies and instruments.
• Work with Materials and Sterile Processing to coordinate supplies.
• Prepare and administer annual evaluations.
• Assist manager with hiring and orienting OR staff.
• Help revise and prepare OR policies and procedures.
• Maintain Joint Commission survey compliance.
• Enter company data collections and observations (EDGE).
• MIDAS data entry.
• Enter data into Kronos timekeeping.
• Assist with staff counseling as necessary.
• Coordinate and assist in Performance Improvement Projects.

Skills

Surgical experience

Independent decision making

Prioritization

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree preferred

BSN preferred

Current Texas RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CNOR preferred

Job description

United Surgical Partners International's Advanced Surgery Center of Bethesda is seeking a motivated OR Charge RN to supervise the OR team, coordinate case flow, and manage daily staffing and schedules in a fast-paced ASC environment.

The role requires RN licensure with prior surgical experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and CNOR preferred. You will partner with physicians, vendors, and hospital departments to ensure efficient, high-quality patient care and compliance with Joint Commission standards.