Charge Nurse - OR

Townsen Memorial Hospital•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Charge Nurse, Operating Room (OR) is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care provided at the facility. This role will be responsible for managing all services and nursing responsibilities during each shift by providing assistance and care for patients, supervising nursing staff, maintaining a safe working environment, and ensuring that all operational tasks are completed on time.

Requirements

High level of familiarity with safety practices and procedures
Excellent leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle stress and work shifts with sound judgment and attention to detail
Ability to provide guidance, instruction, and leadership to nursing and related patient care staff
Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards
Ability to coordinate quality assurance programs
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures
Advanced knowledge and understanding of all protocols and procedures within specified care
Ability to administer a wide range of critical care drugs, with knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects
Experience with nursing care for Peri-Operative patients
Ability to operate vital sign monitors
Advanced assessment skills
Thorough understanding of nursing diagnosis
IV Therapy skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and EMR systems
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, or Four (4) years of experience in lieu of education
Minimum of 5 years of Peri-Operative nursing experience
Minimum of 2 years supervisory nursing experience
Orthopedic/Spine experience
Current BLS and ACLS
Current and unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas; license must remain active and unencumbered while employed

Responsibilities

Maintain operational flow of surgical cases
Assess and address physical and emotional needs of patients
Collaborate with Anesthesia regarding OR operational needs and work flow
Update patient medical records with services provided, health condition and response to treatments
Recognize changes in patients' condition and respond appropriately
Inform physicians of any changes in patients' progress, condition or medicinal needs
Detect any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for patients or staff members
Address patient complaints in a timely fashion to ensure patient satisfaction
Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
Supervise surgical staff and delegate the shift's tasks and coordinate with physicians
Coordinate daily administrative duties, including schedules, surgical staff assignments, and patient care
Schedule staff and patients to ensure full coverage to provide safe and effective patient care
Ensure proper care supplies are on hand
Handle employee conflicts or concerns
Mentor and train new staff and provide support and guidance to all staff members
Coordinate with doctors and administrators to communicate any protocol changes to staff
Coordinate services with other patient care units and maintain communication