Operating Room Charge Nurse

United Surgical Partners International•Webster, TX

32d

About The Position

Houston Physicians' Hospital, dedicated to providing high-quality care and service-oriented environment, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Operating Room Charge Nurse to join our team. As Charge Nurse, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth surgical operations.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited school or professional nursing.
Three (3) years experience in surgery preferred.
Current Missouri RN License
BLS, ACLS and PALS required
Independent decision making skills.
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills with staff, physicians, patients, families and vendors.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree preferred or work related experience.
CNOR preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises the OR staff to provide a daily smooth flow of cases.
Assists in coordination of daily case scheduling in the O.R. with other staff to ensure schedule will flow smoothly (O.R. & X-Ray).
Prepares monthly call schedules.
Prepare, coordinate and perform monthly O.R. staff meetings for all OR, radiology, and anesthesia techs.
Communicate effectively with physicians to resolve issues and provide efficiency and smooth case flow.
Orders instruments and equipment for cases.
Coordinate inventory quarterly in all areas of the OR
Assists with OR education by coordinating and/or giving in-services.
Prepare schedules in the afternoon for next day.