Operating Room Weekend Charge RN - Part-time - 48 hrs/pp - Bronson Battle Creek Hospital

Bronson Healthcare Group•Battle Creek, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision and in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines, the Operating Room Weekend Charge RN oversees day-to-day operating room operations related to personnel and patient care. The role models, mentors, and supports staff; helps manage workload, acuity, staffing, and patient flow; coordinates communication and education; and serves as a resource and contact for internal and external customers. The position reports to the Operating Room Nurse Manager. The charge RN oversees clinical operations to support efficient patient flow, responds to staff and physician questions, and provides direct patient care. The role also includes scrub RN duties, including preparing for procedures, anticipating the surgical team’s needs, maintaining awareness of equipment and supplies, and supporting safe and effective care. The RN is assigned after-hours call on a rotational basis and may perform scrub duties across multiple services, including neuro and orthopedic procedures. The RN is expected to follow professional nursing standards, support quality improvement and evidence-based practice, maintain competency, collaborate with patients and families and other disciplines, protect patient rights, and contribute to a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment. The position is part-time at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, with variable shifts and 24 scheduled weekly hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
At least two years of clinical experience in an operating room.
Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State of Michigan.
BLS certification required by completion of core orientation.
Basic PC skills to operate departmental databases and office programs; these skills may be acquired after hire.
Excellent human relations skills for managing patients, physicians, and staff in difficult or sensitive situations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Customer-service orientation.
Leadership skills, including flexibility, organization, problem-solving, independent work, and initiative within established procedures and guidelines.
Ability to perform scrub duties in multiple services; the posting specifically notes STII ability to perform spinal fusions in both neuro and orthopedic services.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily clinical operations in the operating room to support efficient workflow and patient care.
Respond to staff and physician questions and provide direct patient care.
Manage staff scheduling requests and day-to-day modifications, adjusting staffing based on patient volume and productivity goals.
Communicate professionally and positively with staff and physicians, and promote strong working relationships with physicians, vendors, and other departments.
Address immediate customer concerns, follow up, and keep the manager informed.
Serve as a department resource and liaison to other departments and provide coaching and direction to staff.
Act as an extension of the manager to ensure procedures comply with regulatory guidelines.
Promote a high-performing team focused on quality, efficiency, innovation, and customer service.
Promote a safe and courteous workplace for patients, families, visitors, physicians, and peers.
Participate in quality improvement, ongoing education, self-evaluation, peer review, and professional development activities.
Collaborate with patients, families, and other health disciplines; advocate for patients and protect their autonomy, dignity, confidentiality, and rights.
Use research findings and evidence-based practice to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Assign or delegate tasks based on patient needs, risks, complexity, and expected outcomes.
Participate in nursing councils and committees as appropriate, attend at least 50% of unit staff meetings, and contribute to a healthy professional work environment.
Interpret procedure cards and assess case carts for supplies before scheduled procedures; identify and obtain missing equipment or supplies.
Anticipate physicians’ needs based on operative procedures and physician preferences, and respond to changes in the patient’s condition and operative field.
Evaluate and update case information, including preference cards, equipment issues, back-ordered supplies, and recommended procedure changes.
Promote proper use and handling of equipment and instruments.
Support circulators with positioning devices, specialty equipment, and implants when needed.
Take rotational after-hours call and perform scrub duties across multiple services, including neuro and orthopedic services.
Perform other duties as assigned.