RN Surgery Team Lead

Dignity Health; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 82,545 - 110,855; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee a team of nurses at Glendale Memorial Hospital. The role includes advocating for staff, managing operations, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of acute care RN experience and must hold a current CA RN license.

Compensation ranges from $59.92 to $80.47 per hour, along with responsibilities in the operating room and the development of nursing care plans. The ideal candidate will exemplify a commitment to compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of acute care RN experience in the same unit.
• Current and active Registered Nurse license in California.
• AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon and surgical team in the operating room.
• Provide care for patients before, during, and after procedures.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Excellent communication

Compassion for patients

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Charge Nurse, you will oversee a team of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your background in acute care, long‑term care, or nursing homes will add significant value to our nursing team. Each day you will advocate for your colleagues to help them reach their full potential, aligning with departmental operational goals. To thrive, you must be accountable, confident, and an excellent communicator in both one‑to‑one and group settings. You must also handle difficult conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your staff and unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon and surgical team in the operating room
• Provide care for patients before, during, and after procedures
• Develop and implement nursing care plans for surgical patients
• Ensure operating rooms are prepped with all necessary equipment and supplies
• Demonstrate a high level of compassion for patients

Job Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of acute care RN experience in the same unit
• Current and active Registered Nurse license in California
• AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications
• Call coverage based on shift and patient volume

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Moderate Sedation training for monitored areas
• OR charge nurse experience or comparable perioperative leadership roles

Where You'll Work

Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334‑bed, acute‑care, nonprofit facility founded in 1926. The hospital serves over 70,000 patients annually and offers Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. It has received recognition as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer and is certified as a Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center and a SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

Pay Range

$59.92 - $80.47 /hour