Team Leader - RN - Perioperative

Live Well Homecare; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare in Baltimore is seeking an RN Team Leader in the Operating Room to oversee daily surgical operations within the orthopedic service line and serve as a clinical and operational leader.

This role emphasizes coordinating workflows, guiding perioperative teams, and driving quality initiatives while maintaining high standards of patient safety and teamwork in a 24/7 care environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years RN Operating Room experience.
• Nursing degree required; BSN preferred.
• Maryland RN license and BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support surgical workflows to optimize case flow and first-case starts.
• Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and implement evidence-based practices in orthopedic surgery.
• Communicate equipment, supply, or process concerns to leadership and assist in improvement planning.

Skills

RN Operating Room

Leadership

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Maryland RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Role Overview

The RN Team Leader in the Operating Room manages daily surgical operations within the orthopedic service line, serving as a clinical and operational leader.

Role Overview

The RN Team Leader in the Operating Room manages daily surgical operations within the orthopedic service line, serving as a clinical and operational leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support surgical workflows to optimize case flow, reduce delays, and ensure timely first-case starts.
• Participate in audits, quality initiatives, and implement evidence-based practices specific to orthopedic surgery.
• Communicate equipment, supply, or process concerns to leadership and assist in improvement planning.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years RN Operating Room experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.
• Maryland RN license, BLS certification; ACLS and PALS preferred.

Additional Details

The role requires proficiency in circulating and scrub perioperative nursing, with advanced clinical expertise and leadership abilities. The position involves managing surgical workflow across multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, vascular, thoracic, and robotics, within a 24/7 Level II Trauma Center.