RN Surgery Team Lead

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Charge Nurse to oversee a team of nurses in Glendale, California. The role involves advocating for nurses, ensuring patient care, and maintaining high operational standards in the surgical department.

The successful candidate will have acute care experience and a current RN license. The position offers a pay range of $59.92 to $80.47 per hour and requires leadership skills, along with necessary certifications. Join a collaborative environment committed to professional growth.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous acute care RN experience in the same unit.
• Current and Active Registered Nurse license (CA).
• Experience as an OR charge nurse or comparable leadership roles.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Acute care RN experience

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in perioperative settings

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Tools

AHA Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Moderate Sedation training

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Charge Nurse, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses to support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives. You need to be accountable, confident, an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups, and comfortable holding tough conversations. You are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities

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

Our surgical department consists of 8 operating rooms with a designated cardiac and urology suite. The OR suites are equipped with state‑of‑the‑art lighting, tables, and equipment. While all service lines are supported, hearts, vascular, major ortho, and neuro spine are the most prominent. The recent addition of the DaVinci Xi will allow this surgery department to provide a high level of care. The hospital is expanding its services. Call is required and is based on shift and patient volume. This collaborative department supports learning and professional growth, and we are not currently accepting new graduate or new to specialty applications.

Job Requirements

• 6 months previous acute care RN experience in same unit
• Current and Active Registered Nurse license (CA)
• AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Preferred)
• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)
• Moderate Sedation training for all monitored areas
• OR charge nurse experience or comparable leadership roles within a perioperative setting

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1926, Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334‑bed acute care, non‑profit hospital serving over 70,000 patients annually. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, wound care, and surgical services. Glendale Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center and an SRC Center of Excellence for Robotic Surgery and Colorectal Surgery.

Positions can be found under National Resident RN (<12 months experience as an RN) or RN Transition/Fellowship (>12 months experience as an RN). This position is represented by CNA.

Pay Range: $59.92 – $80.47 per hour.