Charge Nurse, Operating Room (OR)
About The Position
Townsen Surgery Center - East Dallas is seeking a full-time Charge Nurse, Operating Room, in Mesquite, Texas. The Charge Nurse plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care at the facility and manages nursing services and responsibilities during each shift. The role provides patient care, supervises nursing staff, maintains a safe working environment, and ensures operational tasks are completed on time. The Charge Nurse manages patient care and surgical case flow; coordinates with physicians, anesthesia, clinics, pre-op staff, and other patient-care units; oversees staffing, schedules, supplies, and equipment; and supports staff through coaching, guidance, and issue resolution. The role also helps ensure that surgical orders and preoperative documentation and clearances are complete, oversees quality assurance and regulatory compliance, and promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety. Townsen Surgery Center - East Dallas is an ambulatory surgery center specializing in high-quality, safe patient care. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Compensation will be determined based on the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data.
Requirements
- Current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the State of Texas.
- Associate degree in Nursing.
- Three years of perioperative nursing experience.
- One year of nursing leadership experience.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.
- Strong knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, attention to detail, and efficiency under pressure.
- Ability to lead, train, and support nursing staff and related patient-care personnel.
- Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and healthcare standards.
- Ability to develop, implement, and oversee quality assurance programs.
- Ability to understand, follow, and enforce healthcare safety procedures.
- Advanced understanding of protocols and procedures in specified patient-care areas.
- Proficiency in administering critical-care drugs, including knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects.
- Experience providing pre-, intra-, and postoperative nursing care.
- Advanced patient-assessment capabilities, IV therapy proficiency, and ability to operate vital-sign monitors.
- Thorough understanding of nursing diagnoses and patient-care planning.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage nursing care for all patients in the unit and maintain the operational flow of surgical cases.
- Assess and address patients’ physical and emotional needs; update medical records with services provided, health conditions, and responses to treatment.
- Recognize changes in patient condition, respond appropriately, and inform physicians of changes in patients’ progress, condition, or medication needs.
- Identify and address issues that could lead to injury or other difficulties for patients or staff, and handle patient complaints in a timely manner.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies and confirm that care supplies are available.
- Supervise surgical staff, delegate and monitor shift tasks, coordinate with physicians, and provide staff advice, coaching, and support.
- Coordinate daily administrative duties, including schedules, surgical staff assignments, patient care, and staffing coverage.
- Assist in developing budgetary guidelines and address employee conflicts or concerns.
- Communicate protocol changes to staff in coordination with doctors and administrators; coordinate services and maintain communication with other patient-care units.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and operational standards; oversee quality assurance activities and promote continuous workplace-safety improvement.
- Confirm that surgical orders align with the history and physical, patient consent, and scheduled procedure.
- Verify that required laboratory work, imaging, and preoperative clearances are current and meet facility and physician requirements.
- Confirm the availability of necessary instruments, implants, and supplies before scheduled surgery.
- Identify and resolve missing information or discrepancies by coordinating with clinics, surgeons, pre-op staff, and anesthesia providers to prevent delays.
- Serve as a resource and equipment/technical super user, including for advanced or difficult procedures, and facilitate problem resolution.
- Provide timely feedback to management about employee performance and training needs.
- Perform other related tasks as needed.
Benefits
- Three medical plans
- Two dental plans
- Two vision plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment plan
- 401(k) with a two-year vesting period
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
