Perioperative RN

Welia-Health; Mora (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Community focus

Job summary

Welia Health in East Central Minnesota is seeking a Charge Nurse in Surgery to plan, organize, and direct patient care across the operating room, same day surgery, PACU and endoscopy. You will lead a team, coordinate with physicians and support services, and uphold infection control, safety, and quality initiatives.

Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, BLS and ACLS, with PALS within six months. Preferred candidates have 1–3 years OR experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate nursing program required; BLS/ACLS required; PALS within 6 months preferred.
• Experience in OR or perioperative settings preferred.
• Demonstrates patient-centered care and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates nursing care in OR, SDS, PACU and endoscopy.
• Leads team with physicians and support staff to meet patient care goals.
• Documents records accurately in the EMR and related systems.
• Promotes infection control, patient safety, and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Infection control

EMR documentation

Team coordination

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BLS and ACLS certifications

PALS certification within 6 months

Tools

EMR system

Charge system

Pathology slips handling

Job description

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Posted 09/08/2026

Department: Surgery
Reports To: Surgery Manager

SUMMARY

Plans, organizes, directs and controls the delivery of patient care in the operating room, same day surgery, post anesthesia recovery room or endoscopy suite. Provides nursing care through the process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates environmental concerns of infection control practice, safety/fire practice, disaster practice, cardiac arrest practice, and continuous quality improvement. Provides direction to the development of all department personnel and maintains collaboration with support services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to the Nurse Manager and works with patients, families, physicians, and other nursing employees.
• Provides leadership and direction in accordance with the organizational and departmental goals and objectives.
• Provides for professional growth and development through training programs and continuing education.
• Prepares and documents the required records and reports in the EMR, charge system, pathology slips, etc.
• Demonstrates the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation in the delivery of nursing care to provide safe, effective, quality patient outcomes.
• Assesses physical, psychological and sound dimensions of patients. Applies knowledge of illness, and injuries. Discusses and uses available resources in the assessment process.
• Develops a plan of care and updates plan of care as necessary, based on continuing assessments of the patient in the EMR
• Implements medical and technical affects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of the patient.
• Collaborates with other departments to provide coordinated patient centered care.
• Respects the dignity and confidentiality of the patient, serving as an advocate as necessary, and providing a safe and secure environment for the patient cognizant of the Patient's Bill of Rights.
• Directs and guides patient education, assessing patient needs, planning with the patient, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the education.
• Directs and guides activities of ancillary personnel.
• Demonstrates environmental concerns and knowledge of Infection Control, including adherence to Standard Precautions; Code Blue, Code Red, Code Pink, Code Orange, Manpower; Mechanical or natural disaster.
• Performs High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization procedures according to both the manufacturer’s instructions and evidence-based guidelines.
• Demonstrates a customer service approach in care and interactions with others. Participates in growth and self-development activities.
• Performs within limits of State Nurses Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, hospital guidelines and procedure.
• Communicates in a clear and articulate manner with colleagues, management, clients and staff.
• Supports appropriate quality improvement programs and assesses/improves department performance.
• Supports the policies and procedures of the organization and the standards of the Joint Commission as required for full accreditation.
• Considers age-related factors in care, treatment, education, and evaluation of patients ranging from neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately in accordance with professional standards and departmental policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

In the Charge Nurse position directly supervise employees in the Surgical Department, consisting of scrub and circulating personnel working in the operating room, PACU, CSR and SDS settings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;BLS and ACLS certifications; PALS certification within the first 6 months of employment.
Preferred/Desired:One to three years of O.R. experience preferred, surgical tech experience desired.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Current RN License. BLS and ACLS certifications.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems; ability to deal with conflict in a diplomatic and understandable manner. Recognizes problems, considers relevant facts, identifies alternative solutions, and chooses the appropriate course of action. Ability to reason and formulate resolutions under pressure, and to consider best manner to communicate resolutions tactfully. Ability to understand and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form, and to determine and apply the appropriate concrete or variable instruction. Ability to maintain concentration and follow-through on tasks while receiving interruptions or multiple tasks/instructions at one time. Handles interruptions, maintains a high level of flexibility, and makes adjustments in work schedule.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to temperature extremes, eye strain and restricted work station. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Welia Health is an equal-opportunity employer.

Additional Information: Primarily day shift, rotating call for after hours, holidays, and weekends

Salary:
Associate's Degree:$41.94 - $62.48 per hour, based on experience and qualifications
Bachelor's Degree:$42.57 - $63.43 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
Master's Degree:$42.99 - $64.06per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Welia Health supports its employees with acompetitive pay and a comprehensive benefits packagedesigned to help you stay healthy, plan for the future, and balance work and life. The benefits available to eligible employees typically include:

Health & Wellness

• Medical insurance (with options including Health Savings Account and flexible benefits)
• Dental insurance
• Eye care discounts for you and your family
• Employee wellness resources and incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support for personal or work-related issues)

Financial Protection & Retirement

• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre- and post-tax options, employer contributions, and matching after vesting
• Access to Minnesota’s 529 college savings plan
• Identity theft restoration services

Time Off & Support

• Generous paid time off (PTO) for vacation, holidays, and rest (varies by position and hours worked)
• Tuition reimbursement to support continuing education

Additional Perks

• A close-knit team culture and meaningful interaction with patients and community partners
• Opportunities to work with diverse healthcare providers
• The benefits of living and working in East Central Minnesota — affordable housing, beautiful surroundings, and strong community ties

For full details about the benefits package and eligibility, please visit the full benefits page at: Benefits – Welia Health