OR Charge Nurse: Lead Perioperative Care

Townsen Memorial; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Townsen Memorial is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Operating Room in Katy, Texas. The role involves planning and evaluating nursing care, managing a team, and ensuring operational tasks are completed efficiently. Candidates should have substantial perioperative experience and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising nursing staff, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring excellent patient care during surgical procedures.

Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Qualifications

• Charge Nurse responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Requires advanced knowledge of protocols and procedures.
• Must have strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational flow of surgical cases.
• Assess and address physical and emotional needs of patients.
• Supervise nursing staff and delegate tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stress management

IV Therapy

Perioperative nursing experience

Advanced assessment skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse in the State of Texas

Three years of perioperative nursing experience

One year of nursing leadership experience

BLS certified

ACLS certified or to be obtained within 60 days

PALS certified or to be obtained within 60 days

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Townsen Memorial is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Operating Room in Katy, Texas. The role involves planning and evaluating nursing care, managing a team, and ensuring operational tasks are completed efficiently. Candidates should have substantial perioperative experience and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supervising nursing staff, maintaining safety protocols, and ensuring excellent patient care during surgical procedures.

Certifications required include BLS, ACLS, and PALS.