Weekend OR Clinical Lead RN - Trauma Center

Mercy Co; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as the Weekend Clinical Supervisor RN. This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Main Operating Room during weekend hours, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient departmental operations, and support for surgical team members.

As the Level I Trauma Center in St. Louis County, Mercy St. Louis offers 27 operating rooms and a dynamic surgical environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
• Current Missouri RN license or compact state eligibility.
• Ability to lead teams and make independent decisions in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical oversight and operational coordination of the Main Operating Room during weekend shifts.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and patient flow to support safe and efficient surgical operations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for perioperative staff.
• Assist staff with complex patient care situations and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nursing leaders, and support departments to optimize patient care and throughput.
• Support quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, regulatory compliance, and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in orientation, education, coaching, and performance development of team members.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing adjustments, and resource utilization.
• Promote a culture aligned with Mercy's mission, values, and service standards.
• Perform circulating RN responsibilities as needed based on department volume and patient acuity.
• Ensure department readiness through oversight of equipment, supplies, and operational processes.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and leadership initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Clinical leadership

Perioperative nursing

Staff mentorship

Patient safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our leadership team as the Weekend Clinical Supervisor RN. This role provides clinical and operational leadership for the Main Operating Room during weekend hours, ensuring high-quality patient care, efficient departmental operations, and support for surgical team members.

As the Level I Trauma Center in St. Louis County, Mercy St. Louis offers 27 operating rooms and a dynamic surgical environment.