Clinical Nurse Manager/OR Charge Nurse

Indiana Joint Replacement Institute•Noblesville, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana Orthopedic Institute is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as Clinical Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse at its orthopedic surgery center. The role combines hands-on clinical nursing care with leadership of nursing and surgical staff, helping shape clinical operations, team development, and workplace culture. The manager coordinates safe, effective, evidence-based care throughout the pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative experience and serves as a clinical resource, mentor, problem-solver, and operational partner. The position includes leading and developing staff, coordinating daily surgical activities and patient flow, maintaining clinical readiness and regulatory compliance, and supporting quality, infection-control, and patient-safety initiatives. The role partners with the Surgery Center Director, physicians, anesthesia providers, and administrative leaders. The position has no weekend or call duties. Work takes place in clinical, medical office, and operating room environments and involves potential exposure to infectious materials and other healthcare-related hazards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana.
Minimum of five years of experience in a surgery center setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current BLS and ACLS certifications, with the ability to maintain both.
Thorough knowledge of general nursing principles, clinical practices, and patient care standards.
Demonstrated clinical competency in pre-operative, post-operative, and/or intraoperative nursing.
Knowledge of surgical center equipment, including patient monitors, C-arms, defibrillators, and emergency equipment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across clinical and administrative teams.
Ability to make decisions, manage competing priorities, and navigate challenging situations.
Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
Ability to coach and develop employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
Sound clinical judgment and ability to function independently when needed.
Collaborative leadership style that values input, encourages growth, and brings people together.
Ability to communicate complex clinical information clearly to patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Physical ability to perform clinical nursing duties, including prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient mobility, and lifting or moving patients with appropriate assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing leadership, charge nurse, management, or supervisory experience.
Orthopedic surgical experience.
Experience coordinating clinical teams and managing day-to-day surgical operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as a clinical leader and trusted resource for nursing and surgical staff.
Establish a professional team environment based on communication, collaboration, accountability, and respect.
Lead by example and set standards for clinical excellence and professional conduct.
Coach, mentor, train, and provide ongoing feedback to staff.
Participate in employee supervision, performance evaluations, merit recommendations, and disciplinary processes.
Partner with the Surgery Center Director on staffing, scheduling, operational priorities, and departmental goals.
Coordinate and oversee patient care throughout the pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-operative experience.
Maintain a hands-on clinical presence, including pre-op, PACU, circulating, and scrub responsibilities as needed.
Monitor patient conditions and coordinate timely interventions with surgeons and anesthesia providers.
Promote adherence to clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and infection prevention protocols.
Ensure accurate clinical documentation, medication administration records, surgical counts, and patient records.
Maintain readiness of emergency equipment, supplies, and clinical resources.
Coordinate daily clinical activities, surgical schedules, and patient flow.
Ensure operating rooms, pre-op and post-op areas, equipment, and supplies are prepared and maintained.
Monitor inventory and supply needs and support equipment maintenance, sterilization, and regulatory readiness.
Work within established budgets and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and leadership to address operational challenges and improve outcomes.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, Indiana Department of Health requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
Support quality assurance, infection control, and patient safety initiatives.
Participate in policy development, process improvements, and operational planning.
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, patient experiences, and clinical outcomes.