RN Team Leader - Periop

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness programs

Job summary

The RN Team Leader in the Operating Room at Sinai Hospital within LifeBridge Health serves as a clinical and operational leader, managing the day‑to‑day surgical workflow in the orthopedic service line. This role requires advanced perioperative nursing expertise with circulating and scrub proficiency and demonstrated leadership abilities.

This Team Leader covers Neurosurgery, Oral‑Maxillofacial and Dental services and partners with OR teams to streamline case flow, reduce delays, and implement

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of RN Operating Room experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) RN license.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification.
• ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports daily surgical operations within the orthopedic OR service line by identifying opportunities to streamline case flow, reduce delays, and improve first case on‑time starts.
• Participates in audits, quality initiatives, and implementation of evidence‑based practices specific to orthopedic surgery.
• Communicates equipment, supply, or process concerns to leadership and participates in improvement planning.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative nursing

Circulating & Scrub

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

About the Role/Unit

The RN Team Leader in the Operating Room at Sinai Hospital serves as a clinical and operational leader, responsible for managing the day-to‑day surgical workflow within the orthopedic service line. This role requires advanced perioperative nursing expertise, with proficiency in both circulating and scrub roles, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Summary

The RN Team Leader in the Operating Room at Sinai Hospital serves as a clinical and operational leader, responsible for managing the day-to‑day surgical workflow within the orthopedic service line. This role requires advanced perioperative nursing expertise, with proficiency in both circulating and scrub roles, and demonstrated leadership abilities. This Team Leader would cover the Neurosurgery, Oral‑Maxillofacial and Dental service lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supports daily surgical operations within the orthopedic OR service line by identifying opportunities to streamline case flow, reduce delays, and improve first case on‑time starts.
• Participates in audits, quality initiatives, and implementation of evidence‑based practices specific to orthopedic surgery.
• Communicates equipment, supply, or process concerns to leadership and participates in improvement planning.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of RN Operating Room experience
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
• Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) Registered Nursing license
• American Heart Association BLS Certification
• ACLS and PALS preferred

Additional Information

Who We Are

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose‑driven health system redefining care delivery across the mid‑Atlantic and beyond, anchored by our mission to “improve the health of people in the communities we serve.” Join us to advance health access, elevate patient experiences, and contribute to a system that values bold ideas and community‑centered care.

What We Offer

• Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life‑saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.
• Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit‑based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.
• Benefits: Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital. Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.