ASC Registered Operating Room (OR) Charge Nurse

External Brand•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of leadership, the OR Charge Nurse oversees daily operations of direct patient care in the operating rooms, ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and quality standards. The nurse provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles, and provides problem-solving assistance and addresses complaints. The role carries out duties in compliance with confidentiality requirements while promoting the organization’s mission and philosophy. The OR Charge Nurse oversees operating room activities and staffing coverage, works with surgeons and staff to support effective communication, and helps ensure timely and efficient surgical scheduling. The position also delivers and documents patient care, supports patients and families, directs other personnel in care delivery, and works with leadership to address issues affecting patient care or organizational goals. The nurse serves as a professional role model for current and new staff and maintains current licensure, certifications, and professional knowledge. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The role requires flexibility to work variable hours to meet the center’s daily surgery schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Two or more years of RN experience.
Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Texas.
Current AHA-approved BLS Healthcare Provider CPR completion card.
Current AHA-approved ACLS Healthcare Provider CPR completion card.
Maintain a current registered nursing license and CPR certifications during employment.
Knowledge of activities associated with quality nursing practice and duties assigned to the role.
Nursing skills within the scope of assigned responsibilities, and ability to apply nursing judgment, principles, practices, and techniques.
Ability to manage multiple nursing activities in a fast-paced environment and work under deadlines, pressure, and interruptions.
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and work variable hours with flexibility to meet the daily surgery schedule.
Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows; ability to use an EMR, Microsoft Word, email, and scheduling software.
Excellent verbal and written documentation and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, teamwork, prioritization, time-management, and organizational skills.
Ability to engage others, listen and adapt responses, align actions with team goals, and perform duties professionally.
Ability to understand, recall, and communicate factual information; understand, recall, and apply oral or written instructions; organize thoughts into understandable terminology; and apply common sense.
Ability to proactively identify problems and solutions and complete tasks.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
ASC experience.
Operating room experience.
Current AHA-approved PALS Healthcare Provider CPR completion card.
Current ACLS certification or basic EKG or arrhythmia identification certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the operating rooms.
Work with surgeons and staff to foster effective communication.
Support and oversee daily assignments and ensure appropriate operating room coverage.
Fill in during staff absences, lunch breaks, or as needed in the operating room.
Assess patient and family needs and provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develop, discuss, and communicate a realistic plan of care in collaboration with patients, families, and significant others.
Implement the medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care to support information sharing among the healthcare team.
Maintain current knowledge, certification, and licensure, and pursue professional growth and development.
Communicate the center’s mission, vision, values, and goals to staff and model professional behavior for current and new staff.
Direct licensed and non-licensed personnel in patient care, oversee assignments and operating room coverage, and coordinate lunches, breaks, and other staffing responsibilities.
Manage the surgical schedule for timely, efficient flow, notify surgeons of delays, and address scheduling issues.
Work with leadership to create systems and solve ongoing issues that affect center or organizational goals or patient care delivery.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, center, and job-specific safety.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and coworkers with respect and maintain a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Perform duties required by the center’s scope of service and comply with company policies, including OSHA, HIPAA, compliance, and Code of Conduct requirements.
Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
Perform duties delegated by the Director of Nursing or other authorized personnel and other duties as assigned.