Operating Room Charge Nurse
About The Position
USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Main Street is seeking a motivated Operating Room Charge Nurse to join their team. The center has 5 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms and performs outpatient surgical procedures in Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, General, GYN, Ophthalmology, Pain Management, Spine, Urology, ENT, and Orthopedics. The position requires weekdays only, with no holidays, weekends, or call. Some early mornings and later evenings may be required, and the schedule is subject to change based on the surgical schedule and flow of the day. As the Operating Room Charge Nurse, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the OR, ensuring the highest quality patient care, promoting team efficiency, and fostering a positive environment. You will act as a clinical resource for staff, ensuring adherence to evidence-based practices and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Current RN license in Texas
- Minimum 3–5 years of perioperative experience, preferably in a multi-specialty OR setting
- Strong clinical judgment, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage staff assignments, workflow, and OR priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative protocols
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Responsibilities
- Serve as the OR Charge RN, overseeing daily surgical operations and ensuring smooth workflow across multiple ORs
- Provide direct patient care and act as the circulating nurse during operative procedures
- Verify patient identity, surgical site, and procedure according to safety protocols
- Prepare, position, and monitor patients throughout surgery
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical technologists to maintain an efficient and safe OR environment
- Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and infection control standards
- Accurately document intraoperative care and any relevant charge RN observations
- Mentor and support OR staff, facilitating orientation and ongoing education
- Support a wide range of surgical specialties, including Bariatrics, Gastroenterology (Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, EGD), General Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology (including Retina), Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Otology (including Cochlear Implantation), Pain Management, Spine, and Urology
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability options.
- Flexible financial benefits, including FSAs and HSAs.
- 401(k) with access to retirement planning.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
