Senior Perioperative Charge Nurse (Operating Room)

The County of Santa Clara; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Clinical Nurse III for its Operating Room. The role requires applying nursing concepts and direct patient care within established policies and perioperative settings.

The RN must operate with solid clinical knowledge, handle less predictable outcomes, and participate in critical care tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a California RN license, be BLS/ACLS/PALS certified, and have 3 years of RN experience (including OR) to ensure safe, effective surgeries and

Qualifications

• Active California RN license without restrictions.
• Three (3) years of full-time RN experience, with at least one year in Operating Room within the last three years.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; certification in specialty area desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care in perioperative settings under supervision.
• Perform nursing interventions with current clinical knowledge.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure efficient OR support.

Skills

RN licensure knowledge

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Patient care proficiency

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

California RN license

Tools

Operating Room procedures

Job description

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Clinical Nurse III for its Operating Room. The role requires applying nursing concepts and direct patient care within established policies and perioperative settings.

The RN must operate with solid clinical knowledge, handle less predictable outcomes, and participate in critical care tasks. Ideal candidates will hold a California RN license, be BLS/ACLS/PALS certified, and have 3 years of RN experience (including OR) to ensure safe, effective surgeries and