OR Charge Nurse: Operations Lead & Scheduler

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

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.