Perioperative Charge Nurse - OR Leadership

Surgical Care Affiliates, LLC; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

SCA Health is hiring a Charge Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room to oversee perioperative patient care and lead a dedicated surgical team. This role focuses on patient safety, care planning, and team coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires nursing licensure, OR experience, and certifications (BLS/BCLS, ACLS, possibly PALS) with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. On-site work with competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of OR/medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Current state nursing licensure in good standing.
• BLS/BCLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of employment.
• PALS certification when pediatric care is included.
• Perioperative nursing certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status during perioperative care.
• Develop perioperative patient care plans.
• Provide concise hand-off reports to team.
• Manage the surgical area operationally and fiscally.
• Act as a clinical resource for perioperative staff.
• Support quality and performance improvement activities.
• Maintain radiation safety per policies.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Nursing licensure

BLS/BCLS certified

ACLS certified

PALS certification

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

SCA Health is hiring a Charge Nurse (RN) in the Operating Room to oversee perioperative patient care and lead a dedicated surgical team. This role focuses on patient safety, care planning, and team coordination in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires nursing licensure, OR experience, and certifications (BLS/BCLS, ACLS, possibly PALS) with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement. On-site work with competitive hourly compensation.