OR Charge Nurse - Irvine Operating Room - FT, Days
About The Position
The staff nurse leader is responsible for coordinating all clinical functions, nursing practice and the standards of care related to the delivery of patient care within the assigned specialty service in the Main Operating Room. Will use the nursing process to design, coordinate, and deliver care to meet the identified needs of patients having operative procedures. Assists in directing daily activities, leading, planning, controlling and evaluating of nursing practices for the OR staff. Provides patient care to assigned patients and is considered the clinical expert, while serving as a role model and clinical resource to colleagues, staff, physicians, patients and students.
Requirements
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills by a minimum of four points in leadership roles/responsibilities within the last three years (e.g., Leadership of a project team, Advanced degree (MSN) with a focus in leadership, Relief PCC, Qualified Preceptor, Leadership of a Practice Council or in a professional organization, House Supervisor, Membership in a professional development program, Quality Councils and/or PI Teams, Skin Prevalence Nurse, Teaching a class/skills lab or acting as a Clinical instructor, and/or success as an EPIC Superuser).
- Demonstrated teaching/education/in-service skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation and equipment, and practice of infection control techniques, body mechanics and age related acuity levels.
- CNOR Certification.
- All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- A minimum of three years of nursing experience in an acute care perioperative setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a perioperative setting.
- Registered Nurse.
- Basic Life Support.
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating all clinical functions, nursing practice and standards of care within the assigned specialty service in the Main Operating Room.
- Designing, coordinating, and delivering care using the nursing process to meet patient needs during operative procedures.
- Assisting in directing daily activities, leading, planning, controlling, and evaluating nursing practices for OR staff.
- Providing patient care and serving as a clinical expert, role model, and resource to colleagues, staff, physicians, patients, and students.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- sick and vacation time
- retirement savings plans
- access to a number of discounts and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
